Water meter and meter box cost in Kentucky
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Kentucky put the water meter and meter box at a median of $3,650 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,800 and $5,703. That is 39 % above the national median of $2,619. Based on 8 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between October 2023 and April 2024.
| Median bid in Kentucky | $3,650 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $1,800 – $5,703 |
| National median | $2,619 (+39 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 2 · 2 |
Bid tabs in Kentucky
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mason Water District | Apr 2024 | $121 | $152 | 3 |
| Breathitt County Water District | Oct 2023 | $3,650 | 8 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky: Kentucky unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a water meter and meter box cost in Kentucky?
Public bids in Kentucky put the water meter and meter box at a median of $3,650 each, with the middle half of bids between $1,800 and $5,703. That is 39 % above the national median of $2,619. Based on 8 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between October 2023 and April 2024.
Is Kentucky more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Kentucky median bid is 39 % above the national median of $2,619. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.