How much does a meter reader make in Phoenix?
$49,410a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,270Median: $49,410Highest 10%: $66,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| Median | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $66,030 | $31.75 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.75 ($49,410 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $49,410 against $48,150 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $44,760, so Phoenix pays 10% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for meter reader pay?
38 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,030 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.