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Meter Readers, Utilities Salary

in Puerto Rico

The median pay for a meter readers, utilities in Puerto Rico is $30,440/year ($14.64/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.

$30K
Median annual
$14.64/hr
Hourly rate
$22K
Entry level (10th %)
$40K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $30K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,208/mo
Median 2BR rent-$0/mo
Rent as % of take-home0% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$30,440/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,208/mo

About meter readers, utilities

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 19,430
Puerto Rico employed: 160
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Meter Readers, Utilities salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $22,070, 25th percentile $24,250, median $30,440, 75th percentile $37,360, 90th percentile $39,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$22K25th$24KMedian$30K75th$37K90th$40K
Bar chart showing Meter Readers, Utilities salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $22,070, 25th percentile $24,250, median $30,440, 75th percentile $37,360, 90th percentile $39,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level meter readers, utilities (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.

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Meter Readers, Utilities pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

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StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$79K+64%810
Pennsylvania$78K+63%860
Nevada$76K+58%160
Minnesota$74K+54%120
Colorado$67K+38%150
Washington$66K+37%390
Connecticut$64K+33%140
Oregon$64K+32%120
New Jersey$63K+31%870
Alaska$63K+30%40
Wyoming$61K+28%50
Iowa$61K+27%120
Michigan$61K+26%270
Illinois$61K+26%570
West Virginia$59K+23%280
Delaware$58K+21%30
New York$57K+18%930
Rhode Island$57K+18%40
Massachusetts$54K+12%300
Hawaii$52K+8%50
Kansas$50K+4%80
Indiana$49K+2%330
Missouri$49K+2%330
New Mexico$49K+1%350
South Carolina$48K-1%410
Ohio$48K-1%1,070
Alabama$46K-5%470
Tennessee$45K-6%860
Arizona$45K-7%360
Kentucky$44K-8%690
Virginia$44K-9%630
Georgia$43K-10%670
Texas$43K-11%1,360
North Carolina$42K-13%640
Florida$41K-16%N/A
Oklahoma$39K-18%390
Louisiana$38K-22%500
Arkansas$37K-22%230
Mississippi$37K-23%600
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Frequently asked questions

What’s the entry-level salary for meter readers, utilities in Puerto Rico?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new meter readers, utilities typically earn — is $22K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,324/month.

Is meter readers, utility a high-paying job in Puerto Rico?

Local pay runs 37% below the national median — $30K here vs. $48K nationally.

How does Puerto Rico compare to the national average for meter readers, utilities?

Puerto Rico pays $30K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s -37%.

How much do meter readers, utilities make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $30,440 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,070, and experienced meter readers, utilities can clear $39,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $30K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,208/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.

How far does a meter readers, utilities salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median meter readers, utilities salary is worth about $30,440 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do meter readers, utilities get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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