Retail Salespersons pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,100 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Farmington earn between $28,360 and $37,060.
- $27K10th
- $28K25th
- $32KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,000 | $2,917 | $16.83 |
| Median | $31,530 | $2,628 | $15.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,360 | $2,363 | $13.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,060 | $3,088 | $17.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Farmington earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($35,500) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $35,000 | $31,530 | $27,240 | $45,100 | 1,430 |
| New Mexico | $35,500 | $33,300 | $27,870 | $45,370 | 23,800 |
| United States | $37,310 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 | 3,897,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Retail Salespersons salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $35,000, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $29,765 a year, or $2,480 a month and $1,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% 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 retail salespersons? 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 $35,000 buys what about $39,906 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($39,420).
- Santa Fe$39,420
- Albuquerque$35,640
- Farmington$35,000
- Las Cruces$33,130
Highest-paying cities for retail salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,420).
- San Jose, CA$47,420
- San Francisco, CA$47,290
- Napa, CA$45,630
- Seattle, WA$45,020
- Mount Vernon, WA$44,690
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Retail Salespersons salary in Farmington: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Farmington?
$16.83 an hour on average, and $15.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Farmington?
About $29,765 a year ($2,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,000.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,310).
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 41-2031; 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 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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