SOC 43-5041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meter Readers, Utilities — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $40,610 a year, trailing the national median of $48,150 by 15.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $40,610 a year, trailing the national median of $48,150 by 15.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,150 and $50,040. The lowest tenth earn under $36,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,080.
Florida ranks number 35th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $55,180. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 612th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | −23.5% |
| 25th | $38,150 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $40,610 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $50,040 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $73,080 | +51.8% |
| Mean | $47,960 | −0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $55,180 | 140 | |
| 2 | Wildwood | $44,770 | 40 | |
| 3 | Miami | $42,280 | 380 | |
| 4 | North Port | $41,410 | 30 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $40,730 | 190 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $40,100 | 310 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $39,520 | 40 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $39,370 | 50 | |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $39,210 | 50 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $38,280 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $40,610 buys what $39,275 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,275US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,610 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,820 to $73,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 35th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $55,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Florida?
The median annual wage is $40,610, or $19.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,150, so pay in Florida is 15.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $73,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $55,180 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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