How much does a meter reader make in Colorado?
$66,550a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Colorado. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,650Median: $66,550Highest 10%: $88,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 25th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Median | $66,550 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $84,450 | $40.60 | |
| 90th | $88,670 | $42.63 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $67,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 2. Pennsylvania | $78,450 |
| 3. Nevada | $76,120 |
| 4. Minnesota | $73,930 |
| 5. Colorado | $66,550 |
| 6. Washington | $65,900 |
| 7. Connecticut | $64,180 |
| 8. Oregon | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.00 ($66,550 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $66,550 against $48,150 nationally, 38% more.
Where does Colorado rank for meter reader pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 39 states.
Which city in Colorado pays meter readers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $67,090 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.