Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #24 of 39 · NM
6.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,790 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,530
Employment 350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,490P25 $41,490 Median $48,530P75 $59,590P90 $64,920
About 80% of meter readers, utilitiess in New Mexico earn between $39,490 and $64,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean meter readers, utilities salary in New Mexico is $51,790, about 6.5% below the U.S. average ($55,380). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $58,270 | $57,410 | 120 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $56,950 | $57,480 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,530 | $46,160 | — |