How much does a meter reader make in San Diego?
$66,870a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $32.15 an hour or $5,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.15
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $66,870Highest 10%: $98,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| Median | $66,870 | $32.15 | |
| 75th | $82,340 | $39.59 | |
| 90th | $98,860 | $47.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| San Francisco, CA | $100,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,140 |
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How much does a meter reader make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $32.15 ($66,870 a year).
Do meter readers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $66,870 against $48,150 nationally, 39% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,040, so San Diego pays 15% less.
Where does San Diego rank for meter reader pay?
17 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,860 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.