How much does a meter reader make in Sacramento?
$82,420a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.63 an hour or $6,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.63
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,900Median: $82,420Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| 25th | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| Median | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 75th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| San Francisco, CA | $100,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,140 |
| San Diego, CA | $66,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.63 ($82,420 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $82,420 against $48,150 nationally, 71% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,040, so Sacramento pays 4% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for meter reader pay?
5 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.