How much does a meter reader make in Iowa?
$60,940a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Iowa. That is $29.30 an hour or $5,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.30
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,530Median: $60,940Highest 10%: $73,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| Median | $60,940 | $29.30 | |
| 75th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| 90th | $73,560 | $35.37 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $87,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 9. New Jersey | $63,030 |
| 10. Alaska | $62,690 |
| 11. Wyoming | $61,470 |
| 12. Iowa | $60,940 |
| 13. Michigan | $60,870 |
| 14. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 15. West Virginia | $59,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.30 ($60,940 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $60,940 against $48,150 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Iowa rank for meter reader pay?
Iowa ranks 12 of 39 states.
Which city in Iowa pays meter readers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $87,320 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.