Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $45,140 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $65,450
Employed locally 80
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $65,450

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 85% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $64,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510

    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
    Electricians $59,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Farmington, NM is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Farmington, NM is 7.2% below the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Farmington?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.