How much does a meter reader make in Virginia?
$44,020a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Virginia. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.16
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $61,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| 75th | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| 90th | $61,650 | $29.64 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $50,810 |
| Richmond, VA | $41,890 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,780 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 28. Tennessee | $45,210 |
| 29. Arizona | $44,760 |
| 30. Kentucky | $44,450 |
| 31. Virginia | $44,020 |
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $44,020 against $48,150 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Virginia rank for meter reader pay?
Virginia ranks 31 of 39 states.
Which city in Virginia pays meter readers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $50,810 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.