How much does a meter reader make in Indiana?
$49,200a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Indiana. That is $23.65 an hour or $4,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $49,200Highest 10%: $97,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $97,820 | $47.03 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,160 |
| Bloomington, IN | $31,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 19. Massachusetts | $54,150 |
| 20. Hawaii | $51,910 |
| 21. Kansas | $49,870 |
| 22. Indiana | $49,200 |
| 23. Missouri | $49,150 |
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.65 ($49,200 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $49,200 against $48,150 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Indiana rank for meter reader pay?
Indiana ranks 22 of 39 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.