How much does a meter reader make in Illinois?
$60,690a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Illinois. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $60,690Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| Median | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $80,830 | $38.86 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 11. Wyoming | $61,470 |
| 12. Iowa | $60,940 |
| 13. Michigan | $60,870 |
| 14. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 15. West Virginia | $59,430 |
| 16. Delaware | $58,240 |
| 17. New York | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.18 ($60,690 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,690 against $48,150 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Illinois rank for meter reader pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 39 states.
Which city in Illinois pays meter readers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,180 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.