SOC 21-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — Farmington
Farmington, NM · 3 metro areas compared
In Farmington, NM the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $78,440 a year, which is 21.9% higher than the national figure of $64,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Farmington, NM the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors is $78,440 a year, which is 21.9% higher than the national figure of $64,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,880 and $89,160. The lowest tenth earn under $47,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,610.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $79,180. Of the 205 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $58,880 | −8.5% |
| Median (50th) | $78,440 | +21.9% |
| 75th | $89,160 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $97,610 | +51.7% |
| Mean | $73,680 | +14.5% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $79,180 | 810 | |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $75,400 | 180 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $52,720 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Farmington run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $78,440 goes as far as $85,076 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,076US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,440 a year, 21.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,480 to $97,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $79,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Farmington, NM?
The median annual wage is $78,440, or $37.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,330, so pay in Farmington, NM is 21.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Farmington, NM earns more than $97,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albuquerque, at $79,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Farmington, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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