Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $37,600 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 30
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $43,060
    90th
    $46,920

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 68% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 32% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Las Cruces, NM is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Las Cruces, NM is 23.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.