Machinists Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $57,520 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 70
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $60,650
    90th
    $73,800

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 108% Median Machinists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,280
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,800
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $67,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Farmington, NM is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.89 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Farmington, NM is 2.4% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.