How much does a meter reader make in Nevada?
$76,120a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Nevada. That is $36.60 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.60
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $76,120Highest 10%: $99,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 75th | $95,730 | $46.02 | |
| 90th | $99,790 | $47.98 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $89,460 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $66,930 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $36.60 ($76,120 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $76,120 against $48,150 nationally, 58% more.
Where does Nevada rank for meter reader pay?
Nevada ranks 3 of 39 states.
Which city in Nevada pays meter readers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $89,460 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.