Occupational Therapists pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,880 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Farmington earn between $82,740 and $112,450.
- $76K10th
- $83K25th
- $94KMedian
- $112K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,330 | $8,194 | $47.27 |
| Median | $93,590 | $7,799 | $45.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,740 | $6,895 | $39.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,450 | $9,371 | $54.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Farmington earn 3% less than the New Mexico average ($101,800) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $98,330 | $93,590 | $76,250 | $121,880 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $101,800 | $99,170 | $69,230 | $133,050 | 1,030 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $98,330, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $74,518 a year, or $6,210 a month and $2,866 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 occupational therapists? 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 $98,330 buys what about $112,112 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($111,120).
- Santa Fe$111,120
- Las Cruces$110,910
- Albuquerque$101,980
- Farmington$98,330
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Farmington: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Farmington?
$47.27 an hour on average, and $44.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Farmington?
About $74,518 a year ($6,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,330.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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