How much does a meter reader make in Richmond?
$41,890a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $20.14 an hour or $3,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.14
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,740Median: $41,890Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| 25th | $33,750 | $16.23 | |
| Median | $41,890 | $20.14 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Washington, DC | $50,810 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $20.14 ($41,890 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $41,890 against $48,150 nationally, 13% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $44,020, so Richmond pays 5% less.
Where does Richmond rank for meter reader pay?
74 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.