Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $38,640 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $64,010
Employed locally 30
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $32,300
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $48,290
    90th
    $64,010

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 61% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 39% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $44,200
    Florida $44,120

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Lakeland, FL is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Lakeland, FL is 21.4% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,300.