Petroleum Engineers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $191,780 or more. The middle half of petroleum engineers in Farmington earn between $91,330 and $131,520.
- $80K10th
- $91K25th
- $112KMedian
- $132K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $120,170 | $10,014 | $57.77 |
| Median | $111,570 | $9,298 | $53.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,330 | $7,611 | $43.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,520 | $10,960 | $63.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Petroleum Engineers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Petroleum engineers in Farmington earn 9% more than the New Mexico average ($110,040) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($157,150). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $144,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $120,170 | $111,570 | $80,460 | $191,780 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $110,040 | $99,900 | $76,140 | $151,750 | 260 |
| United States | $157,150 | $144,910 | $81,440 | $253,200 | 18,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Petroleum Engineers salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $120,170, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $88,812 a year, or $7,401 a month and $3,416 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 petroleum engineers? 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 $120,170 buys what about $137,013 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Petroleum Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Grand Junction, CO$151,330
- Denver, CO$179,920
- Greeley, CO$145,690
- Ogden, UT$147,300
- Salt Lake City, UT$158,610
- El Paso, TX$139,830
Highest-paying cities for petroleum engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($203,250).
- Anchorage, AK$203,250
- Midland, TX$184,150
- Denver, CO$179,920
- Dallas, TX$178,520
- Houston, TX$177,780
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Petroleum Engineers salary in Farmington: questions
How much do petroleum engineers make an hour in Farmington?
$57.78 an hour on average, and $53.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level petroleum engineers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the petroleum engineers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $88,812 a year ($7,401 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $120,170.
Do petroleum engineers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($157,150).
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 17-2171; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 5.65, this job is 5.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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