How much does a meter reader make in Chicago?
$80,180a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.55 an hour or $6,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.55
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $80,180Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| 75th | $99,930 | $48.04 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| St. Louis, MO | $54,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.55 ($80,180 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $80,180 against $48,150 nationally, 67% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Chicago pays 32% more.
Where does Chicago rank for meter reader pay?
6 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 or more.
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.