Registered Nurses Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $81,530 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.20
10th percentile $63,280
90th percentile $113,880
Employed locally 780
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,280
    25th
    $75,810
    50th (median)
    $81,530
    75th
    $95,990
    90th
    $113,880

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 154% Median Registered Nurses salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $108,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $108,470

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,120
    Dental Hygienists $93,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,720
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Farmington, NM is $39.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.69 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Farmington, NM is 12.9% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Farmington?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,280 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,810.