Light Truck Drivers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,100 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Farmington earn between $35,110 and $47,320.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $43KMedian
- $47K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,240 | $3,520 | $20.31 |
| Median | $42,780 | $3,565 | $20.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,110 | $2,926 | $16.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,320 | $3,943 | $22.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($43,090) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $42,240 | $42,780 | $29,840 | $50,100 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $43,090 | $42,360 | $30,590 | $58,320 | 4,220 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $42,240, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $35,271 a year, or $2,939 a month and $1,357 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 light truck drivers? 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 $42,240 buys what about $48,160 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($43,570).
- Albuquerque$43,570
- Santa Fe$43,500
- Farmington$42,240
- Las Cruces$40,570
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Farmington: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Farmington?
$20.31 an hour on average, and $20.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $35,271 a year ($2,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,240.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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 53-3033; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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