Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Mississippi

Meter readers, utilities in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $43,180 a year) and the least in Jackson ($40,580), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the meter readers, utilities average at $40,580 and the median at $37,120 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,380.

Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$43,180
Jackson$40,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$43,180	$38,730	$32,900	$35,880	90
Jackson	$40,580	$38,980	$34,300	$33,895	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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