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Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Florida
- 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
- Palm Bay$40,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $62,180 | $55,180 | $38,450 | $52,142 | 99 |
| Miami | $50,420 | $42,280 | $38,880 | $42,692 | 114 |
| Wildwood | $50,300 | $44,770 | $35,990 | $42,596 | 85 |
| Port St. Lucie | $48,230 | $39,210 | $37,430 | $40,933 | 100 |
| Orlando | $47,680 | $40,730 | $37,680 | $40,491 | 101 |
| Sarasota | $46,870 | $41,410 | $38,620 | $39,840 | 102 |
| Deltona | $44,870 | $39,520 | $37,000 | $38,233 | 99 |
| Lakeland | $44,350 | $37,520 | $36,820 | $37,815 | 97 |
| Tampa | $43,650 | $40,100 | $38,000 | $37,253 | 101 |
| Panama City | $43,140 | $38,280 | $37,790 | $36,843 | 97 |
| Palm Bay | $40,870 | $39,370 | $37,630 | $35,019 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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