How much does a meter reader make in Kentucky?
$44,450a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Kentucky. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $44,450Highest 10%: $62,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $50,760 | $24.40 | |
| 90th | $62,690 | $30.14 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,160 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,210 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,890 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $42,750 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.37 ($44,450 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $44,450 against $48,150 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for meter reader pay?
Kentucky ranks 30 of 39 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays meter readers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $51,220 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.