Meter Readers, Utilities pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,940 or more. The middle half of meter readers, utilities in San Juan earn between $23,110 and $36,820.
- $22K10th
- $23K25th
- $30KMedian
- $37K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,160 | $2,597 | $14.98 |
| Median | $30,020 | $2,502 | $14.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,110 | $1,926 | $11.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,820 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Meter Readers, Utilities pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Meter readers, utilities in San Juan earn 6% less than the Puerto Rico average ($33,290) and 44% less than the U.S. average ($55,380). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $48,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $31,160 | $30,020 | $22,070 | $37,940 | 150 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,290 | $30,440 | $22,070 | $39,680 | 160 |
| United States | $55,380 | $48,150 | $34,720 | $85,930 | 19,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for meter readers, utilities? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Meter Readers, Utilities salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$50,420
- Port St. Lucie, FL$48,230
- Palm Bay, FL$40,870
- Orlando, FL$47,680
- Lakeland, FL$44,350
- Sarasota, FL$46,870
Highest-paying cities for meter readers, utilities
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($98,850).
- San Francisco, CA$98,850
- Omaha, NE$83,350
- Reno, NV$82,320
- Seattle, WA$81,610
- Sacramento, CA$79,570
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Meter Readers, Utilities salary in San Juan: questions
How much do meter readers, utilities make an hour in San Juan?
$14.98 an hour on average, and $14.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level meter readers, utilities salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do meter readers, utilities earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,380).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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