Water meter and meter box cost in Arkansas
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Arkansas put the water meter and meter box at a median of $3,792 each, with the middle half of bids between $2,449 and $4,519. That is 90 % above the national median of $2,000. Based on 28 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened in February 2026.
| Median bid in Arkansas | $3,792 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $2,449 – $4,519 |
| National median | $2,000 (+90 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 28 · 2 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Arkansas
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Water Utilities | Feb 2026 | $4,826 | $2,105 | 4 |
| S 4th Street Water and Sewer Replacement | $3,921 | $3,910 | 24 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Arkansas, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: water meter and meter box unit price. Every unit price in Arkansas: Arkansas unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a water meter and meter box cost in Arkansas?
Public bids in Arkansas put the water meter and meter box at a median of $3,792 each, with the middle half of bids between $2,449 and $4,519. That is 90 % above the national median of $2,000. Based on 28 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened in February 2026.
Is Arkansas more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Arkansas median bid is 90 % above the national median of $2,000. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.