How much does a meter reader make in Oregon?
$63,660a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Oregon. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $63,660Highest 10%: $78,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| Median | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $65,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 5. Colorado | $66,550 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $30.61 ($63,660 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $63,660 against $48,150 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Oregon rank for meter reader pay?
Oregon ranks 8 of 39 states.
Which city in Oregon pays meter readers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $65,600 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.