Electricians Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $59,050 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $109,990
Employed locally 360
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $59,050
    75th
    $74,950
    90th
    $109,990

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $80,340

    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
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Farmington, NM is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Farmington, NM is 5.3% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.