The median annual wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in New York is $69,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,340.
Pay spans roughly $41,400 at the 10th percentile to $116,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.20 per hour. An estimated 870 people work as meter readers, utilities in New York.
| Median (annual) | $69,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.20 |
| 10th percentile | $41,400 |
| 90th percentile | $116,540 |
| Employment | 870 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.