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

A Water Meter Technician's salary grows with experience: a Meter Reader (0-1 years)earns $58,837, a Water Meter Technician (3-5 years)earns $93,405, a Meter Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $95,838,

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

Water Meter Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Water Meter Technician roles are District of Columbia $97,985, California $97,613, Massachusetts $96,312. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Water Meter Technician level roles vary by specialization: AMI Water Meter Installer: $92,152; Meter Maintenance Technician: $89,285; Meter Technician: $86,269; Electric Meter Technician: $84,854; Meter Service Technician: $84,354.

Water Meter Technician Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Water Meter Technician make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Water Meter Technician in Hawaii is $92,498 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,614
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,445 to $101,457
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,561

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Water Meter Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,457	$8,455	$1,951	$49
Average	$92,498	$7,708	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$79,445	$6,620	$1,528	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Water Meter Technician Salaries

A Water Meter 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 Do Water Meter 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 Water Meter Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,985.
California: $97,613.
Massachusetts: $96,312.

District of Columbia $97,985 California $97,613 Massachusetts $96,312 Washington $95,958 New Jersey $95,923 Alaska $95,799 Connecticut $94,578 New York $94,082

Hawaii $92,498 Rhode Island $91,755 Maryland $91,250 Minnesota $90,560 Colorado $90,295 Illinois $90,206 Oregon $89,870 Delaware $89,622

New Hampshire $89,466 Virginia $89,118 Pennsylvania $88,100 Nevada $87,587 North Dakota $87,418 Michigan $87,153 Wisconsin $87,056 Vermont $86,861

Texas $86,321 Maine $86,286 Arizona $86,233 Ohio $86,171 Georgia $85,356 Indiana $84,949 Wyoming $84,870 Utah $84,746

Iowa $84,693 Kansas $84,268 Louisiana $84,144 North Carolina $84,100 Missouri $84,082 Florida $83,737 Montana $83,551 Nebraska $83,374

Kentucky $83,277 South Carolina $82,923 Tennessee $82,701 Idaho $82,613 New Mexico $81,967 Oklahoma $81,825 Alabama $81,303 South Dakota $80,427

Arkansas $79,949 West Virginia $79,693 Mississippi $78,923

Top Paying Cities for Water Meter 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:

Aiea: $91,997
Anahola: $90,791
Captain Cook: $90,700

Aiea, HI $91,997 Anahola, HI $90,791 Captain Cook, HI $90,700 Eleele, HI $90,975 Ewa Beach, HI $91,916 Kapolei, HI $91,842 Haiku, HI $90,858 Hakalau, HI $90,655

Haleiwa, HI $91,665 Hana, HI $90,642 Hanalei, HI $90,672 Hanamaulu, HI $90,857 Hanapepe, HI $90,971 Hauula, HI $91,805 Hawaii National Park, HI $90,760 Hawi, HI $90,911

Hilo, HI $90,848 Princeville, HI $90,838 Holualoa, HI $90,736 Honaunau, HI $90,580 Honokaa, HI $90,696 Honomu, HI $90,839 Hoolehua, HI $90,580 Kaaawa, HI $91,835

Kahuku, HI $91,639 Kahului, HI $91,068 Kailua, HI $91,968 Ocean View, HI $90,811 Waikoloa, HI $90,803 Keauhou, HI $90,736 Kailua Kona, HI $90,846 Kalaheo, HI $90,866

Kalaupapa, HI $90,496 Kamuela, HI $90,742 Kaneohe, HI $91,949 Kapaa, HI $90,965 Kaumakani, HI $91,014 Kaunakakai, HI $90,688 Keaau, HI $90,910 Kealakekua, HI $90,862

Kealia, HI $90,893 Kekaha, HI $90,801 Kihei, HI $90,975 Kilauea, HI $90,840 Kapaau, HI $90,771 Koloa, HI $90,880 Kualapuu, HI $90,661 Kunia, HI $91,813

Kurtistown, HI $90,864 Lahaina, HI $90,881 Laie, HI $91,719 Lanai City, HI $90,661 Laupahoehoe, HI $90,889 Lawai, HI $91,014 Lihue, HI $90,857 Makawao, HI $90,928

Makaweli, HI $90,656 Maunaloa, HI $90,442 Mountain View, HI $90,816 Naalehu, HI $90,633 Ninole, HI $90,572 Ookala, HI $90,601 Paauilo, HI $90,711 Pahala, HI $90,657

Pahoa, HI $90,778 Paia, HI $90,886 Papaaloa, HI $90,902 Papaikou, HI $90,713 Pearl City, HI $91,931 Pepeekeo, HI $90,889 Puunene, HI $91,068 Volcano, HI $90,760

Wahiawa, HI $91,773 Pukalani, HI $90,928 Mililani, HI $91,884 Kula, HI $90,741 Waialua, HI $91,616 Waianae, HI $91,701 Wailuku, HI $90,926 Waimanalo, HI $91,950

Waimea, HI $91,006 Waipahu, HI $91,891 Honolulu, HI $92,029 J B P H H, HI $92,013 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $91,823 Schofield Barracks, HI $91,796 Fort Shafter, HI $92,029 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $92,029

Camp H M Smith, HI $92,009 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $91,919 Wake Island, HI $92,029

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

Understanding how a Water Meter 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$79,445

Average $92,498/year

$101,457

$6,620

Average $7,708/month

$8,455

$1,528

Average $1,779/week

$1,951

$38

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,457	$8,455	$1,951	$49
Average	$92,498	$7,708	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$79,445	$6,620	$1,528	$38

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