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How much does an inspector make in Farmington?

$59,060a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Farmington, NM metro area. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,922 a month.

Hourly
$28.39
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
43 of 388
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,580Median: $59,060Highest 10%: $83,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,580$19.99
25th$47,600$22.88
Median$59,060$28.39
75th$60,290$28.99
90th$83,680$40.23

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Las Cruces, NM$57,220
Albuquerque, NM$48,430
Inspector salary in New Mexico Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Farmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,840
Petroleum Pump System Operator$70,080
Machinist$58,460
Welder$57,440
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,080
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,570
Helpers--Production Worker$35,360
Production Worker$34,630
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,600
Salaries for every job in Farmington, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Farmington?

The median hourly pay in the Farmington, NM metro area is $28.39 ($59,060 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Farmington than the national average?

Yes: $59,060 against $48,570 nationally, 22% more.

How does Farmington compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $49,500, so Farmington pays 19% more.

Where does Farmington rank for inspector pay?

43 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Farmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,680 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.