How much does a meter reader make in Minneapolis?
$75,020a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $36.07 an hour or $6,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.07
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,630Median: $75,020Highest 10%: $90,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| 25th | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| Median | $75,020 | $36.07 | |
| 75th | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 90th | $90,890 | $43.70 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Fargo, ND | $42,340 |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $36.07 ($75,020 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $75,020 against $48,150 nationally, 56% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $73,930, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for meter reader pay?
11 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,890 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.