How much does a meter reader make in Louisville?
$47,160a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.67
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $47,160Highest 10%: $70,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 75th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 90th | $70,230 | $33.76 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,890 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $22.67 ($47,160 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $47,160 against $48,150 nationally, 2% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $44,450, so Louisville pays 6% more.
Where does Louisville rank for meter reader pay?
45 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,230 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.