Meter Readers, Utilities Salary
The median pay for a meter readers, utilities in Wildwood-The Villages, FL is $44,770/year ($21.53/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.
So what does $45K get you in Wildwood-The Villages?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Wildwood-The Villages’s Regional Price Parity (85.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Wildwood-The Villages
Meter readers, utilities pay in Wildwood-The Villages tracks closely to the national median, $45K locally vs. $48K nationwide, a 7% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,328/month, which is 41.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 15% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for meter readers, utilities in metros near Wildwood-The Villages, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $42K | , |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $40K | , |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $41K | , |
| Jacksonville | $55K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wildwood-The Villages, FL
Entry-level meter readers, utilities (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Meter Readers, Utilities salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 39 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a meter readers, utility afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wildwood-The Villages?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $45K, rent takes 41.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,328/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for meter readers, utilities in Wildwood-The Villages?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new meter readers, utilities typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,159/month. At HUD’s $1,328/month FMR, rent would take 62% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is meter readers, utility a high-paying job in Wildwood-The Villages?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $45K locally vs. $48K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Wildwood-The Villages compare to the national average for meter readers, utilities?
Wildwood-The Villages pays $45K median vs. the U.S. average of $48K — that’s -7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $52K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do meter readers, utilities make in Wildwood-The Villages, FL?
The median is $44,770 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,990, and experienced meter readers, utilities can clear $91,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Wildwood-The Villages?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,168/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,328/month, which eats 41.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a meter readers, utilities salary go in Wildwood-The Villages?
Wildwood-The Villages 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 $52,424 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.