How much does a meter reader make in Providence?
$56,830a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $27.32 an hour or $4,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.32
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,880Median: $56,830Highest 10%: $74,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| Median | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| 75th | $66,410 | $31.93 | |
| 90th | $74,050 | $35.60 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $27.32 ($56,830 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $56,830 against $48,150 nationally, 18% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $56,830, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for meter reader pay?
26 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,050 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.