What are the main factors that influence a Meter Maintenance Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Meter Maintenance Technician's salary?

A Meter Maintenance Technician's salary grows with experience: a Meter Reader (0-1 years)earns $56,951, a Meter Maintenance Technician (3-5 years)earns $90,405, a Meter Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $92,771,

What are the highest paying states for a Meter Maintenance Technician?

Meter Maintenance Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Meter Maintenance Technician roles are District of Columbia $98,841, California $98,466, Massachusetts $97,154. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Meter Maintenance Technician roles make?

Salaries for Meter Maintenance Technician level roles vary by specialization: Gas Meter Installation and Maintenance Mechanic: $89,300; Meter Maintenance Mechanic: $89,280; Water Meter Technician: $88,484; Meter Technician: $86,256; Electric Meter Technician: $84,835.

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Meter Maintenance Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Meter Maintenance Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Meter Maintenance Technician in Delaware is $90,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Meter Maintenance Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,622
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,648 to $99,417
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,945

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Meter Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,417	$8,285	$1,912	$48
Average	$90,405	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$78,648	$6,554	$1,512	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Meter Maintenance Technician Salaries

A Meter Maintenance Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Meter Maintenance Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Meter Maintenance Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Meter Reader (0-1 years): $56,951
Meter Maintenance Technician (3-5 years): $90,405
Meter Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $92,771

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Meter Reader	0-1 years	$56,951
Meter Maintenance Technician	3-5 years	$90,405
Meter Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$92,771

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How Do Meter Maintenance Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Meter Maintenance Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,841.
California: $98,466.
Massachusetts: $97,154.

District of Columbia $98,841 California $98,466 Massachusetts $97,154 Washington $96,797 New Jersey $96,761 Alaska $96,636 Connecticut $95,404 New York $94,904

Hawaii $93,306 Rhode Island $92,556 Maryland $92,047 Minnesota $91,351 Colorado $91,083 Illinois $90,994 Oregon $90,655 Delaware $90,405

New Hampshire $90,248 Virginia $89,896 Pennsylvania $88,869 Nevada $88,352 North Dakota $88,182 Michigan $87,914 Wisconsin $87,816 Vermont $87,619

Texas $87,075 Maine $87,039 Arizona $86,986 Ohio $86,923 Georgia $86,102 Indiana $85,691 Wyoming $85,611 Utah $85,486

Iowa $85,432 Kansas $85,004 Louisiana $84,879 North Carolina $84,834 Missouri $84,816 Florida $84,468 Montana $84,281 Nebraska $84,102

Kentucky $84,004 South Carolina $83,647 Tennessee $83,424 Idaho $83,334 New Mexico $82,683 Oklahoma $82,540 Alabama $82,013 South Dakota $81,129

Arkansas $80,647 West Virginia $80,389 Mississippi $79,612

Top Paying Cities for Meter Maintenance Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $89,998
Little Creek: $90,656
Magnolia: $90,526

Lincoln, DE $89,998 Little Creek, DE $90,656 Magnolia, DE $90,526 Milford, DE $90,226 Marydel, DE $90,374 Millsboro, DE $89,620 Millville, DE $89,758 Milton, DE $89,914

Nassau, DE $89,979 Ocean View, DE $89,743 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,916 Seaford, DE $89,966 Selbyville, DE $89,594 Smyrna, DE $90,719 Viola, DE $90,301 Woodside, DE $90,544

Bear, DE $90,335 Newark, DE $90,301 Claymont, DE $90,486 Delaware City, DE $90,391 Hockessin, DE $90,293 Kirkwood, DE $90,374 Middletown, DE $90,409 Montchanin, DE $90,314

New Castle, DE $90,327 Odessa, DE $90,454 Port Penn, DE $90,515 Rockland, DE $90,323 Saint Georges, DE $90,381 Townsend, DE $90,520 Winterthur, DE $90,333 Lewes, DE $89,949

Wilmington, DE $90,298 Dover, DE $90,656 Dover Afb, DE $90,179 Bethany Beach, DE $89,649 Bethel, DE $89,741 Bridgeville, DE $89,953 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,401 Cheswold, DE $90,627

Clayton, DE $90,630 Dagsboro, DE $89,586 Delmar, DE $89,442 Ellendale, DE $89,714 Felton, DE $90,219 Fenwick Island, DE $89,606 Frankford, DE $89,450 Frederica, DE $90,308

Georgetown, DE $89,552 Greenwood, DE $89,967 Harbeson, DE $89,648 Harrington, DE $90,105 Hartly, DE $90,385 Houston, DE $89,976 Kenton, DE $90,634 Laurel, DE $89,499

Yorklyn, DE $90,320

Meter Maintenance Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Meter Maintenance Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $105,206. While startup companies pay approximate $89,053.

Meter Maintenance Technician Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$89,053
Growth Stage	51~500	$94,158
Established	501~5000	$101,628
Enterprise	5000+	$105,206

Meter Maintenance Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Meter Maintenance Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$78,648

Average $90,405/year

$99,417

$6,554

Average $7,534/month

$8,285

$1,512

Average $1,739/week

$1,912

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,417	$8,285	$1,912	$48
Average	$90,405	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$78,648	$6,554	$1,512	$38

Meter Maintenance Technician Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Meter Maintenance Technician, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Meter Maintenance Technician Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Electric and Gas Operations Supervisor	$99,163	10%
Meter Operations Supervisor	$92,771	3%
Oil and Gas Field Supervisor	$99,163	10%

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