Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,380 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Farmington earn between $33,460 and $35,810.
- $30K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $36K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,170 | $3,014 | $17.39 |
| Median | $35,360 | $2,947 | $17.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,460 | $2,788 | $16.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,810 | $2,984 | $17.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($37,150) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $36,170 | $35,360 | $29,780 | $46,380 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $37,150 | $35,650 | $30,820 | $46,200 | 810 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $36,170, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $30,655 a year, or $2,555 a month and $1,179 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% 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--production workers? 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 $36,170 buys what about $41,240 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 2nd of 3 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($37,300).
- Albuquerque$37,300
- Farmington$36,170
- Las Cruces$35,870
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
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Helpers--Production Workers salary in Farmington: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Farmington?
$17.39 an hour on average, and $17.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $30,655 a year ($2,555 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,170.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
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 51-9198; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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