Library Technicians pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,400 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Farmington earn between $34,700 and $45,460.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,830 | $3,486 | $20.11 |
| Median | $38,870 | $3,239 | $18.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,700 | $2,892 | $16.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,460 | $3,788 | $21.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Library technicians in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($41,780) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $41,830 | $38,870 | $30,360 | $59,400 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $41,780 | $38,830 | $29,160 | $56,140 | 540 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $41,830, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $34,959 a year, or $2,913 a month and $1,345 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 library technicians? 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 $41,830 buys what about $47,693 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 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($49,230).
- Albuquerque$49,230
- Farmington$41,830
- Santa Fe$41,730
- Las Cruces$41,100
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in Farmington: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Farmington?
$20.11 an hour on average, and $18.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Farmington?
About $34,959 a year ($2,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,830.
Do library technicians earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
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 25-4031; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 2.55, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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