How much does a meter reader make in New Mexico?
$48,530a year
Median yearly pay for meter readers in New Mexico. That is $23.33 an hour or $4,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,490Median: $48,530Highest 10%: $64,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $41,490 | $19.95 | |
| Median | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 75th | $59,590 | $28.65 | |
| 90th | $64,920 | $31.21 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meter readers.
| 21. Kansas | $49,870 |
| 22. Indiana | $49,200 |
| 23. Missouri | $49,150 |
| 24. New Mexico | $48,530 |
| 25. South Carolina | $47,850 |
| 26. Ohio | $47,780 |
| 27. Alabama | $45,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.33 ($48,530 a year).
Do meter readers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $48,530 against $48,150 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for meter reader pay?
New Mexico ranks 24 of 39 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays meter readers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $41,530 a year.
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.