Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,150 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in Miami earn between $38,880 and $55,880.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $42KMedian
- $56K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,420 | $4,202 | $24.24 |
| Median | $42,280 | $3,523 | $20.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,880 | $3,240 | $18.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,880 | $4,657 | $26.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in Miami earn 5% more than the Florida average ($47,960) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $50,420 | $42,280 | $38,870 | $80,150 | 380 |
| Florida | $47,960 | $40,610 | $36,820 | $73,080 | n/a |
| United States | $55,380 | $48,150 | $34,720 | $85,930 | 19,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $50,420, a single filer in Miami takes home about $42,692 a year, or $3,558 a month and $1,642 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $50,420 buys what about $44,168 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 2nd of 11 Florida metro areas for this job; Jacksonville pays the most ($62,180).
- Jacksonville$62,180
- Miami$50,420
- Wildwood$50,300
- Port St. Lucie$48,230
- Orlando$47,680
- Sarasota$46,870
- Deltona$44,870
- Lakeland$44,350
- Tampa$43,650
- Panama City$43,140
Highest-paying cities for meter readers, utilities
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($98,850).
- San Francisco, CA$98,850
- Omaha, NE$83,350
- Reno, NV$82,320
- Seattle, WA$81,610
- Sacramento, CA$79,570
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Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Miami: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in Miami?
$24.24 an hour on average, and $20.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the meter readers, utilities take-home pay in Miami?
About $42,692 a year ($3,558 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,420. Florida has no state income tax.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5041; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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