Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $40,860 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 220
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $47,590
    90th
    $63,010

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Jacksonville, FL $44,200
    Florida $44,120

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Tampa, FL is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Tampa, FL is 16.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.