Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM
SOC 47-5012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$62,730
per year in Farmington, NM
Middle half
$62,720–$79,570
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Farmington, NM
Concentration
16.24×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Farmington, NM
$62,730
published median
United States
$67,890
7.6% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
10th
18 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($82,780). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $62,730 median has purchasing power comparable to about $71,522 nationally. Farmington, NM's BEA regional price parity is 87.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Farmington, NM.
$48,010$84,130
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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