How much does a meter reader make in Albuquerque?
$41,530a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $19.97 an hour or $3,461 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.97
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 103
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,480Median: $41,530Highest 10%: $58,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| 25th | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| Median | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| 75th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $58,920 | $28.33 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $19.97 ($41,530 a year).
Do meter readers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $41,530 against $48,150 nationally, 14% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,530, so Albuquerque pays 14% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for meter reader pay?
76 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a meter reader make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,920 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.