SOC 31-9092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Assistants — Farmington
Farmington, NM · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical Assistants in Farmington, NM is $37,440 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $45,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical Assistants in Farmington, NM is $37,440 per year, 18.1% below the national median of $45,690. Pay ranges from under $31,360 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,500 to $44,680.
Employment stands at 360, or 7.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 153rd of 205 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,360 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $36,500 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,440 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $44,680 | −2.2% |
| 90th | $46,840 | +2.5% |
| Mean | $39,380 | −13.8% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $45,970 | 320 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $39,200 | 2,570 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $37,650 | 720 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Farmington run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,440 goes as far as $40,607 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,607US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,440 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,360 to $46,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 360 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $45,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Assistants in Farmington, NM?
The median annual wage is $37,440, or $18.00 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 $45,690, so pay in Farmington, NM is 18.1% 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 $46,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,360 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 $45,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 360 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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