How much does a meter reader make in Louisiana?
$37,570a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Louisiana. That is $18.06 an hour or $3,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.06
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,840Median: $37,570Highest 10%: $50,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,840 | $11.46 | |
| 25th | $30,540 | $14.68 | |
| Median | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 75th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 90th | $50,150 | $24.11 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $44,750 |
| Lafayette, LA | $42,850 |
| New Orleans, LA | $33,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $39,480 |
| 37. Louisiana | $37,570 |
| 38. Arkansas | $37,340 |
| 39. Mississippi | $37,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.06 ($37,570 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $37,570 against $48,150 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for meter reader pay?
Louisiana ranks 37 of 39 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays meter readers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $44,750 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.