Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Arkansas

Meter readers, utilities in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $48,040 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($39,800), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $40,470 and the median at $37,340 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$48,040
Little Rock$39,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$48,040	$40,290	$38,410	$39,490	91
Little Rock	$39,800	$34,410	$30,280	$33,174	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Meter Readers, Utilities salary in other states

Meter Readers, Utilities salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

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.
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.

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