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How much does a machinist make in Farmington?

$58,460a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Farmington, NM metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,872 a month.

Hourly
$28.11
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
145 of 361
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,850Median: $58,460Highest 10%: $112,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,850$20.60
25th$47,930$23.04
Median$58,460$28.11
75th$63,880$30.71
90th$112,100$53.89

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Albuquerque, NM$58,120
Las Cruces, NM$45,370
Machinist salary in New Mexico Machinist 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
Inspector$59,060
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 a machinist make an hour in Farmington?

The median hourly pay in the Farmington, NM metro area is $28.11 ($58,460 a year).

Do machinists make more in Farmington than the national average?

Yes: $58,460 against $58,750 nationally, 0% more.

How does Farmington compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $59,440, so Farmington pays 2% less.

Where does Farmington rank for machinist pay?

145 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Farmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,100 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.