A method and apparatus for measuring the moisture content of pulp material on a wire in an installation for producing paper. The apparatus includes a measuring device for measuring the moisture content of the pulp material. The apparatus has a moisture sensor, a control and data processing unit assigned to the measuring device, and a transmitting and receiving device and/or a connection for a data line for transmitting the measured data to the control and data processing unit. The measuring device for measuring the moisture content of the pulp material includes a pressure measurement device for determining and displaying a pressure range with which it is being pressed against the wire. The contact pressure is controlled and taken into account during the measurement of the moisture content.