Medical Assistants Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $36,360 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $45,490
Employed locally 380
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $43,220
    90th
    $45,490

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Assistants salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,040
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,780
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,620
    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 Medical Assistants make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Farmington, NM is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Farmington, NM is 17.7% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Farmington?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.