How much does a meter reader make in Ohio?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Ohio. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,600Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $86,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 90th | $86,560 | $41.62 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $77,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,220 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,430 |
| Akron, OH | $44,840 |
| Toledo, OH | $44,790 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 23. Missouri | $49,150 |
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $47,780 against $48,150 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Ohio rank for meter reader pay?
Ohio ranks 26 of 39 states.
Which city in Ohio pays meter readers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $77,660 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.