Civil Engineers Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $97,280 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.77
10th percentile $60,620
90th percentile $125,990
Employed locally 70
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,620
    25th
    $73,300
    50th (median)
    $97,280
    75th
    $112,530
    90th
    $125,990

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 183% Median Civil Engineers salary is 83% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,750

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $101,760
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $67,740
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,170
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $60,210
    Electrical Engineers $94,210
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $77,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Farmington, NM is $46.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.92 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Farmington, NM is 2.3% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Farmington?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,620 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,300.