Light Truck Drivers Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $41,410 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $30,040
90th percentile $53,390
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,040
    25th
    $34,400
    50th (median)
    $41,410
    75th
    $44,420
    90th
    $53,390

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,990
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $46,690

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,920
    Bus Drivers, School$48,830
    Driver/Sales Workers$34,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Farmington, NM is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Farmington, NM is 6.2% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Farmington?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,040 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,400.