Helpers--Electricians pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,530 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Farmington earn between $36,520 and $54,080.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $54K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Median | $46,220 | $3,852 | $22.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,520 | $3,043 | $17.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,080 | $4,507 | $26.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($46,920) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $45,650 | $46,220 | $31,200 | $62,530 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $46,920 | $48,030 | $35,610 | $59,730 | 510 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $45,650, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $37,864 a year, or $3,155 a month and $1,456 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Farmington a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Farmington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $45,650 buys what about $52,048 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 2nd of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($47,150).
- Albuquerque$47,150
- Farmington$45,650
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Farmington: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Farmington?
$21.95 an hour on average, and $22.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Farmington?
About $37,864 a year ($3,155 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,650.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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