Construction Laborers Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $37,580 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $50,040
Employed locally 770
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $50,040

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Farmington, NM is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Farmington, NM is 19.6% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Farmington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.