How much does a meter reader make in California?
$79,040a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in California. That is $38.00 an hour or $6,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.00
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $79,040Highest 10%: $102,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 75th | $99,180 | $47.68 | |
| 90th | $102,300 | $49.19 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $100,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 1. California | $79,040 |
| 2. Pennsylvania | $78,450 |
| 3. Nevada | $76,120 |
| 4. Minnesota | $73,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.00 ($79,040 a year).
Do meter readers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,040 against $48,150 nationally, 64% more.
Where does California rank for meter reader pay?
California ranks 1 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays meter readers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $100,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.