How much does a meter reader make in Seattle?
$74,030a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $35.59 an hour or $6,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.59
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,960Median: $74,030Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 25th | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| Median | $74,030 | $35.59 | |
| 75th | $82,260 | $39.55 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.78 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for meter readers.
| Portland, OR | $65,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $63,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $35.59 ($74,030 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $74,030 against $48,150 nationally, 54% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $65,900, so Seattle pays 12% more.
Where does Seattle rank for meter reader pay?
12 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.