How much does a welder make in Farmington?
$57,440a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Farmington, NM metro area. That is $27.62 an hour or $4,787 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.62
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $57,440Highest 10%: $92,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| 75th | $82,670 | $39.75 | |
| 90th | $92,880 | $44.65 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,980 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $47,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Farmington, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Farmington?
The median hourly pay in the Farmington, NM metro area is $27.62 ($57,440 a year).
Do welders make more in Farmington than the national average?
Yes: $57,440 against $53,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Farmington compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $59,840, so Farmington pays 4% less.
Where does Farmington rank for welder pay?
106 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,880 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.