How much does a meter reader make in Georgia?
$43,140a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Georgia. That is $20.74 an hour or $3,595 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.74
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $43,140Highest 10%: $63,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| 75th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 90th | $63,610 | $30.58 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $50,050 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,740 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.74 ($43,140 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $43,140 against $48,150 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Georgia rank for meter reader pay?
Georgia ranks 32 of 39 states.
Which city in Georgia pays meter readers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $50,050 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.