How much does a meter reader make in New Jersey?
$63,030a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in New Jersey. That is $30.30 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.30
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,660Median: $63,030Highest 10%: $91,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 25th | $52,290 | $25.14 | |
| Median | $63,030 | $30.30 | |
| 75th | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| 90th | $91,710 | $44.09 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,350 |
| New York, NY | $63,040 |
| Vineland, NJ | $50,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 6. Washington | $65,900 |
| 7. Connecticut | $64,180 |
| 8. Oregon | $63,660 |
| 9. New Jersey | $63,030 |
| 10. Alaska | $62,690 |
| 11. Wyoming | $61,470 |
| 12. Iowa | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.30 ($63,030 a year).
Do meter readers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $63,030 against $48,150 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for meter reader pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 39 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays meter readers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $83,350 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.