Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,740 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Farmington earn between $41,070 and $55,700.
- $38K10th
- $41K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,330 | $4,278 | $24.68 |
| Median | $47,070 | $3,922 | $22.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,070 | $3,422 | $19.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,700 | $4,642 | $26.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Farmington earn 7% more than the New Mexico average ($47,810) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $51,330 | $47,070 | $37,600 | $73,740 | 110 |
| New Mexico | $47,810 | $46,630 | $37,470 | $58,780 | 2,550 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $51,330, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $42,177 a year, or $3,515 a month and $1,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 pharmacy 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 $51,330 buys what about $58,524 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Farmington$51,330
- Santa Fe$49,920
- Albuquerque$48,240
- Las Cruces$44,290
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Farmington: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Farmington?
$24.68 an hour on average, and $22.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Farmington?
About $42,177 a year ($3,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,330.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
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 29-2052; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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