How much does a meter reader make in Florida?
$40,610a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in Florida. That is $19.52 an hour or $3,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.52
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $40,610Highest 10%: $73,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| 75th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $73,080 | $35.13 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $55,180 |
| Wildwood, FL | $44,770 |
| Miami, FL | $42,280 |
| North Port, FL | $41,410 |
| Orlando, FL | $40,730 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,100 |
| Deltona, FL | $39,520 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $39,370 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $39,210 |
| Panama City, FL | $38,280 |
| Lakeland, FL | $37,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 32. Georgia | $43,140 |
| 33. Texas | $43,030 |
| 34. North Carolina | $41,830 |
| 35. Florida | $40,610 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $39,480 |
| 37. Louisiana | $37,570 |
| 38. Arkansas | $37,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $19.52 ($40,610 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $40,610 against $48,150 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Florida rank for meter reader pay?
Florida ranks 35 of 39 states.
Which city in Florida pays meter readers the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $55,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.