Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $44,200 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $82,520
Employed locally 30
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $50,820
    90th
    $82,520

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 57% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,540
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $51,720
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $44,770
    Port St. Lucie, FL $44,560
    Florida $44,120
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $41,410

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Office Clerks, General $42,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Jacksonville, FL is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Jacksonville, FL is 10.1% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.