How much does a meter reader make in Pennsylvania?
$78,450a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $78,450Highest 10%: $99,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $83,350 | $40.07 | |
| 90th | $99,940 | $48.05 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,350 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $78,290 |
| York, PA | $39,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 1. California | $79,040 |
| 2. Pennsylvania | $78,450 |
| 3. Nevada | $76,120 |
| 4. Minnesota | $73,930 |
| 5. Colorado | $66,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.72 ($78,450 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $78,450 against $48,150 nationally, 63% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for meter reader pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 2 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.