How much does a meter reader make in Riverside?
$75,830a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $36.46 an hour or $6,319 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.46
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,380Median: $75,830Highest 10%: $99,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| 25th | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| Median | $75,830 | $36.46 | |
| 75th | $86,140 | $41.41 | |
| 90th | $99,290 | $47.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| San Francisco, CA | $100,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,870 |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $36.46 ($75,830 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $75,830 against $48,150 nationally, 57% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,040, so Riverside pays 4% less.
Where does Riverside rank for meter reader pay?
9 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,290 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.