Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $26,620 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.80
10th percentile $25,130
90th percentile $30,450
Employed locally 1,970
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,130
    25th
    $25,940
    50th (median)
    $26,620
    75th
    $27,560
    90th
    $30,450

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 50% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,940
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,700
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,210
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $40,120

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $36,360
    Nursing Assistants $35,920
    Dental Assistants $38,500
    Physical Therapist Assistants $47,900
    Phlebotomists $29,050
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Farmington, NM is $12.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.06 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Farmington, NM is 23.7% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Farmington?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,130 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,940.