Carpenters Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $57,300 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $74,780
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $57,300
    90th
    $74,780

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 108% Median Carpenters salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,910

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,950
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,750
    Electricians $59,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Farmington, NM is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.55 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Farmington, NM is 3.4% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Farmington?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.