Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM
SOC 47-5013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$64,500
per year in Farmington, NM
Middle half
$48,250–$78,420
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
590
in Farmington, NM
Concentration
44.99×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Farmington, NM
$64,500
published median
United States
$58,160
10.9% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
9th
42 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($64,990). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $64,500 median has purchasing power comparable to about $73,540 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.
$41,990$96,620
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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