Software Developers Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $98,470 -26% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $59,130
90th percentile $170,650
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,130
    25th
    $82,250
    50th (median)
    $98,470
    75th
    $134,990
    90th
    $170,650

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 186% Median Software Developers salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $141,220
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $134,010

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$47,730
    Computer Systems Analysts$79,880
    Computer Network Support Specialists$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Farmington, NM is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.87 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Farmington, NM is 26% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Farmington?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,130 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,250.