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Meter Readers Salary in Rhode Island

Meter Readers in Rhode Island earn a median of $56,830 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$56,830
vs. U.S. median
+18% ($48,150)
Rank among states
18 of 39
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,880; the top 10% earn over $67,750. Nationally the range is $34,720 to $85,930.

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Meter Readers pay in Rhode Island

How much do meter readers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $56,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,880 and the top 10% earn over $67,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for meter readers?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 39 (+18% vs. the national median of $48,150). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses