How much does a meter reader make in Pittsburgh?
$78,290a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $37.64 an hour or $6,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.64
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,860Median: $78,290Highest 10%: $97,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,860 | $19.16 | |
| 25th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $78,290 | $37.64 | |
| 75th | $80,050 | $38.49 | |
| 90th | $97,460 | $46.86 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $37.64 ($78,290 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $78,290 against $48,150 nationally, 63% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $78,450, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for meter reader pay?
7 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,460 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.