How much does a meter reader make in Delaware?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Delaware. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $95,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| 90th | $95,330 | $45.83 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 13. Michigan | $60,870 |
| 14. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 15. West Virginia | $59,430 |
| 16. Delaware | $58,240 |
| 17. New York | $56,960 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $56,830 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $54,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $58,240 against $48,150 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Delaware rank for meter reader pay?
Delaware ranks 16 of 39 states.
Which city in Delaware pays meter readers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $83,350 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.