How much does a meter reader make in Tennessee?
$45,210a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Tennessee. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.74
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $45,210Highest 10%: $71,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| 25th | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| Median | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 75th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $71,850 | $34.54 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, TN | $47,870 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,100 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,560 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,740 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,780 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,880 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.74 ($45,210 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,210 against $48,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for meter reader pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 39 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays meter readers the most?
Jackson, TN, with a median of $47,870 a year.
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.