How much does a meter reader make in New York?
$63,040a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $63,040Highest 10%: $98,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $56,130 | $26.99 | |
| Median | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $85,850 | $41.27 | |
| 90th | $98,320 | $47.27 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Buffalo, NY | $56,860 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.31 ($63,040 a year).
Do meter readers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,040 against $48,150 nationally, 31% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,960, so New York pays 11% more.
Where does New York rank for meter reader pay?
19 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,320 or more.
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.