SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Farmington
Farmington, NM · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Farmington, NM is $58,720 a year, 25.3% under the national median of $78,660 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Farmington, NM is $58,720 a year, 25.3% under the national median of $78,660 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,330 and $122,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,390 and the ninetieth at $205,360.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $71,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 86th of 205 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,390 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $49,330 | −37.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,720 | −25.3% |
| 75th | $122,650 | +55.9% |
| 90th | $205,360 | +161.1% |
| Mean | $100,880 | +28.2% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $71,290 | 170 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $61,540 | 920 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $57,820 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Farmington run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,720 goes as far as $63,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,720 a year, 25.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,390 to $205,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $71,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Farmington, NM?
The median annual wage is $58,720, or $28.23 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 $78,660, so pay in Farmington, NM is 25.3% 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 $205,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,390 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 $71,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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