Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $40,130 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $53,760
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $40,130
    50th (median)
    $40,130
    75th
    $40,190
    90th
    $53,760

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 59% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,670
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $63,150
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $62,640
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $58,320
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $53,620
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $51,720

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Albuquerque, NM is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Albuquerque, NM is 18.4% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,130.