Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,940 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Farmington earn between $38,830 and $78,310.
- $30K10th
- $39K25th
- $54KMedian
- $78K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,480 | $4,623 | $26.67 |
| Median | $54,100 | $4,508 | $26.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,830 | $3,236 | $18.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,310 | $6,526 | $37.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Farmington earn 11% less than the New Mexico average ($62,000) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $55,480 | $54,100 | $30,350 | $78,940 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $62,000 | $62,280 | $30,470 | $85,040 | 700 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $55,480, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $45,316 a year, or $3,776 a month and $1,743 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 physical therapist assistants? 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 $55,480 buys what about $63,256 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($71,210).
- Santa Fe$71,210
- Las Cruces$61,140
- Albuquerque$60,900
- Farmington$55,480
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Farmington: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Farmington?
$26.67 an hour on average, and $26.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Farmington?
About $45,316 a year ($3,776 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,480.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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 31-2021; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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