How much does a meter reader make in Columbus?
$47,430a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,080Median: $47,430Highest 10%: $78,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $78,550 | $37.76 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Cleveland, OH | $77,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Akron, OH | $44,840 |
| Toledo, OH | $44,790 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $47,430 against $48,150 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,780, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for meter reader pay?
44 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,550 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.