Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $39,910 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 110
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $39,910
    75th
    $50,960
    90th
    $80,950

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 53% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 47% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,260
    Office Clerks, General $41,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,180
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,870
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Orlando, FL is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Orlando, FL is 18.8% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.