SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — Farmington
Farmington, NM · 2 metro areas compared
In Farmington, NM the median wage is $36,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Farmington, NM the median wage is $36,720. That is 18.8% lower than the national median of $45,230. Pay ranges from under $29,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,910 to $43,130.
Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $44,720. Of the 205 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 165th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,910 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $29,910 | −33.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,720 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $43,130 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $62,250 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $38,400 | −15.1% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $44,720 | 380 | |
| 2 | Las Cruces | $38,270 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Farmington run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,720 goes as far as $39,826 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,826US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,720 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,910 to $62,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $44,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in Farmington, NM?
The median annual wage is $36,720, or $17.66 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 $45,230, so pay in Farmington, NM is 18.8% 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 $62,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,910 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 $44,720 per year.
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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