Machinists pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,100 or more. The middle half of machinists in Farmington earn between $47,930 and $63,880.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $58KMedian
- $64K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,960 | $5,163 | $29.79 |
| Median | $58,460 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,930 | $3,994 | $23.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,880 | $5,323 | $30.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Machinists in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($60,960) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $61,960 | $58,460 | $42,850 | $112,100 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $60,960 | $59,440 | $39,250 | $90,170 | 690 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $61,960, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $50,218 a year, or $4,185 a month and $1,931 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 machinists? 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 $61,960 buys what about $70,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 1st of 3 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Farmington$61,960
- Albuquerque$59,640
- Las Cruces$50,630
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Farmington: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Farmington?
$29.79 an hour on average, and $28.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Farmington?
About $50,218 a year ($4,185 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,960.
Do machinists earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
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 51-4041; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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