How much does a meter reader make in Minnesota?
$73,930a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Minnesota. That is $35.54 an hour or $6,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.54
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,150Median: $73,930Highest 10%: $86,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $57,550 | $27.67 | |
| Median | $73,930 | $35.54 | |
| 75th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 90th | $86,910 | $41.78 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,020 |
| Fargo, ND | $42,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 1. California | $79,040 |
| 2. Pennsylvania | $78,450 |
| 3. Nevada | $76,120 |
| 4. Minnesota | $73,930 |
| 5. Colorado | $66,550 |
| 6. Washington | $65,900 |
| 7. Connecticut | $64,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $35.54 ($73,930 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $73,930 against $48,150 nationally, 54% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for meter reader pay?
Minnesota ranks 4 of 39 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays meter readers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $75,020 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.