How much does a meter reader make in Missouri?
$49,150a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Missouri. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,040Median: $49,150Highest 10%: $83,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| 25th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| Median | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 90th | $83,150 | $39.98 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $61,830 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,310 |
| Columbia, MO | $49,020 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 20. Hawaii | $51,910 |
| 21. Kansas | $49,870 |
| 22. Indiana | $49,200 |
| 23. Missouri | $49,150 |
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.63 ($49,150 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $49,150 against $48,150 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Missouri rank for meter reader pay?
Missouri ranks 23 of 39 states.
Which city in Missouri pays meter readers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $61,830 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.