What is the salary of a Water Meter Reader? In the United States, a Water Meter Reader earns an average salary of $41,725. The salary range for a Water Meter Reader is usually between $40,332 and $53,207 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $65,566. The highest Water Meter Reader salary in the United States was $131,832. The average hourly pay for a Water Meter Reader is $20.06.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Water Meter Reader salary are California, with an average salary of $90,716, followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $58,937, and Massachusetts, with an average salary of $56,300. Employers paying the highest salary for a Water Meter Reader job are Tustin (CA), Escondido (CA) and City of Hillsboro (OR).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Tustin, CA | $114,675 |
| Escondido, CA | $75,846 |
| City of Hillsboro, OR | $58,234 |
| City of Portland, OR | $50,967 |
| City of Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,654 |
| Redlands, CA | $49,485 |
| Frankfort Civil City, IN | $47,147 |
| Tell City Civil City, IN | $46,847 |
| Town of Gilbert, AZ | $42,273 |
| City of Dallas, TX | $41,258 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Plant Operator | $58,344 |
| Water Superintendent | $72,851 |
| Water Operator | $54,417 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $65,502 |
| Water Technician | $54,581 |
| Water Supervisor | $82,794 |
| Water | $60,411 |
| Water Distribution Supervisor | $97,969 |
| Water Meter Technician | $45,066 |
| Water & Sewer | $68,396 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Water Meter Reader and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $3,558 | 1 |
| Arizona | $46,075 | 30 |
| California | $90,716 | 11 |
| Connecticut | $1,000 | 1 |
| Florida | $36,154 | 6 |
| Georgia | $31,608 | 13 |
| Iowa | $34,715 | 4 |
| Indiana | $47,715 | 10 |
| Kansas | $4,777 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $38,930 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $56,300 | 2 |
| Michigan | $2,428 | 10 |
| Mississippi | $40,309 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $1,525 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $31,576 | 8 |
| New Mexico | $14,592 | 4 |
| New York | $18,972 | 4 |
| Ohio | $42,017 | 11 |
| Oklahoma | $24,887 | 4 |
| Oregon | $58,937 | 17 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,837 | 4 |
| Tennessee | $23,629 | 2 |
| Texas | $39,260 | 73 |
| Utah | $3,218 | 24 |
| Virginia | $34,337 | 2 |
| Washington | $51,641 | 1 |
| West Virginia | $800 | 1 |