Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in Farmington, NM
SOC 51-8093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$70,080
per year in Farmington, NM
Middle half
$68,570–$92,880
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
80
in Farmington, NM
Concentration
7.45×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Farmington, NM
$70,080
published median
United States
$96,710
27.5% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
46th
49 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($74,340). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $70,080 median has purchasing power comparable to about $79,902 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.
$63,710$114,250
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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