The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $36,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,180.
Pay spans roughly $22,920 at the 10th percentile to $61,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.41 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as meter readers, utilities in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $36,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,180 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.41 |
| 10th percentile | $22,920 |
| 90th percentile | $61,160 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.