How much does a meter reader make in Indianapolis?
$50,700a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,970Median: $50,700Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.69 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Chicago, IL | $80,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,160 |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.38 ($50,700 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $50,700 against $48,150 nationally, 5% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $49,200, so Indianapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for meter reader pay?
33 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,400 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.