Respiratory Therapists Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $67,600 -16% vs national
Median hourly $32.50
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $76,750
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $66,520
    50th (median)
    $67,600
    75th
    $71,930
    90th
    $76,750

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 127% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,400
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,550

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,120
    Dental Hygienists $93,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,720
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Farmington, NM is $32.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Farmington, NM is 16% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Farmington?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,520.