How much does a meter reader make in New York?
$56,960a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in New York. That is $27.38 an hour or $4,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.38
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $56,960Highest 10%: $108,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $56,960 | $27.38 | |
| 75th | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 90th | $108,200 | $52.01 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,040 |
| Albany, NY | $58,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 14. Illinois | $60,690 |
| 15. West Virginia | $59,430 |
| 16. Delaware | $58,240 |
| 17. New York | $56,960 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $56,830 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $54,150 |
| 20. Hawaii | $51,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.38 ($56,960 a year).
Do meter readers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $56,960 against $48,150 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New York rank for meter reader pay?
New York ranks 17 of 39 states.
Which city in New York pays meter readers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,040 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.