Retail Salespersons Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,750 -14% vs national
Median hourly $14.30
10th percentile $26,590
90th percentile $39,040
Employed locally 1,360
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,590
    25th
    $27,940
    50th (median)
    $29,750
    75th
    $35,690
    90th
    $39,040

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 56% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,800

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,490
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,030
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,010
    Insurance Sales Agents $47,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Farmington, NM is $14.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Farmington, NM is 14% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Farmington?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,590 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,940.