SOC 43-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — Farmington
Farmington, NM · 3 metro areas compared
In Farmington, NM the median wage is $28,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Farmington, NM the median wage is $28,810. That is 17.9% lower than the national median of $35,070. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,030 and $30,160. The lowest tenth earn under $27,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $36,000.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $33,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 194th of 205 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,180 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $28,030 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $28,810 | −17.9% |
| 75th | $30,160 | −14.0% |
| 90th | $36,000 | +2.7% |
| Mean | $30,990 | −11.6% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $33,440 | 370 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $29,910 | 860 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $28,100 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Farmington run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $28,810 goes as far as $31,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,810 a year, 17.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,180 to $36,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $33,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Farmington, NM?
The median annual wage is $28,810, or $13.85 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 $35,070, so pay in Farmington, NM is 17.9% lower. 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 $36,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,180 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 Santa Fe, at $33,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 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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