How much does a meter reader make in Washington?

$50,810a year

Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.

Hourly: $24.43
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 31 of 103
Jobs in the area: 300

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,190Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $75,660

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,190	$15.48
25th	$38,260	$18.39
Median	$50,810	$24.43
75th	$59,180	$28.45
90th	$75,660	$36.38

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for meter readers.

No other city in the state with data.

Meter Reader salary in all states

Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$76,400
Financial Clerk	$73,030
Desktop Publisher	$72,590
Brokerage Clerk	$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer	$66,130
Postal Service Clerk	$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$63,440

Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meter reader make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).

Do meter readers make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $50,810 against $48,150 nationally, 6% more.

Where does Washington rank for meter reader pay?

31 of 103 metro areas with data.

How much does a meter reader make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,660 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.