How much does a meter reader make in Detroit?
$61,910a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,680Median: $61,910Highest 10%: $92,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| 25th | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| Median | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $92,830 | $44.63 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.76 ($61,910 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $61,910 against $48,150 nationally, 29% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $60,870, so Detroit pays 2% more.
Where does Detroit rank for meter reader pay?
20 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,830 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.