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Farmington Employment

Employment and Industries in the Farmington, New Mexico Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Farmington than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Farmington.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Farmington.
  • A list of any large public companies in Farmington.

Most Popular Jobs in Farmington, New Mexico Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Elementary school teachers, except special education71042,420$30,210 - 57,26014%95%
2Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education62041,880$29,570 - 57,1206%96%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products45046,150$22,980 - 90,2108%51%
4Education administrators, elementary and secondary school20075,010$52,790 - 109,1708%78%
5Accountants and auditors20046,560$27,110 - 86,94018%79%
6Sales managers17076,250$40,870 - 140,46010%69%
7Child, family, and school social workers16035,000$22,260 - 47,99019%77%
8Financial managers14059,760$30,200 - 99,98013%60%
9Special education teachers, secondary school13042,360$31,400 - 55,5309%87%
10Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school12043,070$30,670 - 57,49020%87%
11Social and human service assistants11026,200$14,890 - 35,89034%58%
12Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors10031,160$19,830 - 45,35034%73%
13Civil engineers10061,080$38,420 - 92,38018%87%
14Teachers and instructors, all other10044,130$27,860 - 64,0309%54%
15Social and community service managers9034,850$19,910 - 59,57025%72%
16Educational, vocational, and school counselors8042,540$19,280 - 58,54013%73%
17Medical and public health social workers7032,310$21,460 - 47,09024%77%
18Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation7058,990$29,140 - 92,4105%58%
19Medical and health services managers7063,080$32,850 - 98,92016%57%
20Management analysts7050,330$32,180 - 78,66022%78%
21Physical therapists6052,100$26,480 - 81,20027%89%
22Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists6050,220$31,100 - 65,84016%99%
23Special education teachers, middle school5040,320$31,150 - 50,41016%87%
24Anthropologists and archeologists5044,010$30,900 - 59,59015%90%
25Speech-language pathologists5052,540$37,060 - 73,46011%98%
26Advertising sales agents5036,510$20,940 - 51,56020%56%
27Pharmacists5099,860$74,430 - 124,56022%97%
28Detectives and criminal investigators5045,460$37,150 - 58,96017%54%
29Managers, all other5076,080$48,010 - 108,2307%55%
30Occupational therapists4053,730$28,710 - 76,03023%90%
31Occupational health and safety specialists4054,410$37,580 - 75,2708%72%
32Petroleum engineers4088,550$67,110 - 114,6505%80%
33Training and development specialists4040,090$22,440 - 71,05018%56%
34Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors4021,550$16,840 - 28,67014%54%
35Network and computer systems administrators3059,820$40,070 - 78,50027%50%
36Floral designers3022,630$16,830 - 29,1500%55%
37Librarians3049,930$35,700 - 61,8104%85%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons1,69022,350$12,400 - 35,97012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,60013,400$11,450 - 15,76018%5%
3Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,33023,120$14,210 - 34,0201%18%
4Roustabouts, oil and gas1,30025,730$18,560 - 36,170-2%0%
5Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,27033,660$20,730 - 52,90010%4%
6Construction laborers1,13023,310$15,660 - 34,78011%5%
7Cashiers1,11016,650$11,910 - 24,020-2%10%
8Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand95019,190$15,010 - 27,3402%5%
9Personal and home care aides85019,530$16,040 - 22,84051%10%
10Teacher assistants83014,670$11,700 - 20,98010%18%
11Waiters and waitresses81014,210$11,540 - 20,73011%14%
12General and operations managers81077,680$38,180 - 127,8402%48%
13Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks76027,500$15,820 - 39,41013%16%
14Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners73018,140$12,560 - 24,89015%4%
15Office clerks, general70020,590$12,070 - 34,53013%19%
16Stock clerks and order fillers68022,240$12,550 - 35,970-7%8%
17First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers66049,460$26,270 - 82,0809%10%
18First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers54035,650$17,850 - 62,2604%25%
19Truck drivers, light or delivery services51021,330$13,410 - 31,9608%4%
20Automotive service technicians and mechanics49031,410$16,210 - 48,79014%4%
21Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining49043,100$23,320 - 68,000-4%0%
22Receptionists and information clerks48019,390$15,140 - 24,32017%13%
23Maintenance and repair workers, general47030,240$15,920 - 45,34010%6%
24Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants44020,710$14,930 - 28,57018%7%
25Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers43033,400$20,220 - 54,2105%2%
26Executive secretaries and administrative assistants39035,200$21,910 - 51,30015%18%
27Derrick operators, oil and gas39042,150$28,580 - 49,450-5%0%
28Security guards38018,840$12,980 - 27,19017%13%
29Carpenters36030,890$21,190 - 47,43010%6%
30Cooks, fast food35013,990$11,650 - 17,4608%5%
31First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers34023,130$14,780 - 31,20011%14%
32First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers33037,450$21,830 - 59,2006%29%
33Cooks, restaurant31016,350$12,040 - 21,69012%5%
34First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers31048,650$31,100 - 65,9907%13%
35Maids and housekeeping cleaners30015,240$11,630 - 21,87013%5%
36Cooks, institution and cafeteria29019,480$12,540 - 25,32011%5%
37Customer service representatives29025,410$16,000 - 37,58025%22%
38Police and sheriff's patrol officers28045,720$32,450 - 63,69011%33%
39Home health aides28020,080$15,270 - 27,89049%7%
40Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists26032,840$21,960 - 46,49012%3%
41Industrial machinery mechanics26031,300$21,490 - 42,0009%5%
42Electricians25046,600$30,160 - 71,7907%7%
43Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators25035,530$26,140 - 52,8208%3%
44Landscaping and groundskeeping workers25020,100$12,480 - 29,71018%6%
45Dishwashers24013,680$11,500 - 16,76010%3%
46Wellhead pumpers22039,500$20,720 - 52,010-11%0%
47Bus drivers, school22013,180$11,510 - 15,4209%4%
48Driver/sales workers20025,860$12,270 - 43,070-4%4%
49Helpers--extraction workers20033,430$22,630 - 44,0700%0%
50Food preparation workers20013,760$11,560 - 16,93015%7%
51Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters20032,830$20,780 - 45,91011%4%
52Tellers19018,260$12,540 - 26,27014%16%
53Medical assistants18024,590$18,990 - 31,04035%10%
54Packers and packagers, hand18014,290$11,470 - 20,550-11%3%
55Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers17022,010$15,190 - 33,97012%0%
56Machinists17038,150$28,670 - 50,880-2%3%
57First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers17046,180$22,710 - 72,510-4%15%
58Dental assistants16028,280$18,460 - 44,62029%9%
59Rotary drill operators, oil and gas16044,740$25,160 - 58,370-4%0%
60Helpers--production workers15019,510$15,640 - 23,1400%4%
61Administrative services managers15046,860$30,900 - 67,63012%40%
62Child care workers15015,400$11,970 - 18,48018%15%
63First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators14053,810$17,610 - 85,29010%17%
64Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop13014,060$11,600 - 18,37010%17%
65Counter and rental clerks13022,910$13,650 - 36,70023%16%
66Billing and posting clerks and machine operators12026,780$19,370 - 35,8304%15%
67Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines12042,540$28,580 - 57,83012%3%
68Payroll and timekeeping clerks12027,200$18,090 - 36,1203%18%
69Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses12037,150$30,750 - 45,84014%7%
70Electrical power-line installers and repairers11050,570$24,620 - 92,5407%6%
71Medical secretaries11026,930$19,810 - 35,18017%18%
72Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers11013,670$11,370 - 19,10012%6%
73Team assemblers11024,100$15,580 - 39,9500%5%
74Automotive body and related repairers10037,600$24,910 - 63,31012%3%
75Preschool teachers, except special education10024,970$12,760 - 46,75026%43%
76Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks10015,560$11,900 - 21,04017%14%
77Industrial truck and tractor operators9022,370$13,680 - 32,860-1%2%
78Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks9024,730$13,400 - 35,5104%6%
79Parts salespersons9029,130$17,970 - 45,780-1%6%
80Recreation workers9018,870$12,110 - 28,25013%47%
81Medical records and health information technicians9028,890$19,470 - 43,15018%12%
82Kindergarten teachers, except special education9042,540$30,400 - 56,21016%43%
83Healthcare support workers, all other9027,310$16,390 - 39,07016%10%
84Construction managers9069,120$43,390 - 95,24016%29%
85Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products9058,400$32,650 - 85,8600%42%
86Pharmacy technicians9030,060$20,140 - 44,51032%16%
87File clerks8020,920$14,640 - 33,640-40%20%
88Computer support specialists8039,060$18,520 - 67,16013%43%
89Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers8029,580$23,630 - 37,32014%11%
90All other information and record clerks8031,470$20,340 - 46,240-12%21%
91Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators8038,980$27,360 - 65,5008%4%
92Court, municipal, and license clerks8025,850$17,100 - 37,5709%24%
93Food service managers8040,340$22,280 - 66,6605%24%
94Laundry and dry-cleaning workers8015,560$12,020 - 19,02010%5%
95Bill and account collectors8021,900$16,200 - 28,62023%13%
96Bartenders8013,750$11,430 - 18,11011%17%
97First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers7030,030$23,830 - 35,53016%26%
98First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers7023,770$13,320 - 35,84013%11%
99Cement masons and concrete finishers7030,880$16,720 - 43,29011%2%
100Business operations specialists, all other7042,520$22,330 - 63,02021%49%
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Jobs More Common Near Farmington Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Wellhead pumpers39,500220254.1
Roustabouts, oil and gas25,7301,300170.5
Derrick operators, oil and gas42,150390154.7
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining43,100490129
Helpers--extraction workers33,430200108.3
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas44,740160103.6
Electrical power-line installers and repairers50,5701105.4
Personal and home care aides19,5308505.1
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors31,1601004.9
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers33,4004304.1
Special education teachers, secondary school42,3601304.1
Industrial machinery mechanics31,3002603.8
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers49,4606603.5
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school75,0102003.5
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines42,5401203.5
Construction laborers23,3101,1303.4
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,0101703.4
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists32,8402603.3
Cooks, institution and cafeteria19,4802902.8
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,6601,2702.6
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive23,1201,3302.4
Automotive service technicians and mechanics31,4104902.4
Teacher assistants14,6708302.3
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators35,5302502.2
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers48,6503102.2
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education41,8806202.1
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school43,0701202.1
Child, family, and school social workers35,0001602.1
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food13,4001,6002.1
Automotive body and related repairers37,6001002
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators53,8101402
Cooks, fast food13,9903502
Bus drivers, school13,1802201.9
Administrative services managers46,8601501.9
Payroll and timekeeping clerks27,2001201.9
Police and sheriff's patrol officers45,7202801.9
Dental assistants28,2801601.7
Truck drivers, light or delivery services21,3305101.7
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks15,5601001.6
Elementary school teachers, except special education42,4207101.6
Driver/sales workers25,8602001.6
Sales managers76,2501701.6
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers35,6505401.5
Dishwashers13,6802401.5
Machinists38,1501701.5
General and operations managers77,6808101.5
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters32,8302001.4
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers23,1303401.4
Medical assistants24,5901801.3
Receptionists and information clerks19,3904801.3

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Farmington, New Mexico Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining43,1001.23490
Wellhead pumpers39,5001.12220
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators53,8101.09140
Machinists38,1501.07170
Helpers--extraction workers33,4301.07200
Electricians46,6001.06250
Driver/sales workers25,8601.05200
Counter and rental clerks22,9101.04130
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines42,5401.04120
Personal and home care aides19,5301.04850
Police and sheriff's patrol officers45,7201.03280
Electrical power-line installers and repairers50,5701.03110
Home health aides20,0801.02280
Stock clerks and order fillers22,2401.01680
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers33,4001.01430
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses37,1501.01120
Derrick operators, oil and gas42,1501390
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school75,0101200
Social and human service assistants26,2000.99110
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas44,7400.99160
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants35,2000.98390
Medical secretaries26,9300.97110
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,6600.961,270
Retail salespersons22,3500.951,690
Roustabouts, oil and gas25,7300.951,300
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators26,7800.95120
Cashiers16,6500.951,110
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers35,6500.95540
Team assemblers24,1000.94110
Dental assistants28,2800.94160
Medical assistants24,5900.94180
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,0100.93170
Maintenance and repair workers, general30,2400.93470
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants20,7100.93440
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school43,0700.92120
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers46,1800.92170
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks27,5000.91760
Child, family, and school social workers35,0000.91160
Elementary school teachers, except special education42,4200.91710
Automotive service technicians and mechanics31,4100.9490
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers49,4600.9660
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers48,6500.9310
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers20,1000.9250
Customer service representatives25,4100.9290
Cooks, institution and cafeteria19,4800.89290
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists32,8400.89260
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators35,5300.89250
Cooks, fast food13,9900.88350
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers13,6700.88110
Dishwashers13,6800.87240

Highest Paying Jobs in Farmington, New Mexico Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Family and general practitioners178,53040
Dentists, general166,140 
Pharmacists99,86050
Petroleum engineers88,55040
General and operations managers77,680810
Sales managers76,250170
Managers, all other76,08050
Lawyers75,490 
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school75,010200
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers70,010 
Construction managers69,12090
Dental hygienists67,770 
Industrial production managers64,54040
Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers64,220 
Medical and health services managers63,08070
Cost estimators62,99030
Civil engineers61,080100
Network and computer systems administrators59,82030
Financial managers59,760140
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation58,99070
Physician assistants58,410 
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products58,40090
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives56,58040
Occupational health and safety specialists54,41040
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators53,810140
Occupational therapists53,73040
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians52,65030
Speech-language pathologists52,54050
Physical therapists52,10060
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products50,640 
Electrical power-line installers and repairers50,570110
Management analysts50,33070
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists50,22060
Librarians49,93030
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers49,460660
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers48,650310
Administrative services managers46,860150
Electricians46,600250
Accountants and auditors46,560200
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers46,180170
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products46,150450
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers45,830 
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers45,82050
Police and sheriff's patrol officers45,720280
Detectives and criminal investigators45,46050
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas44,740160
Loan officers44,21060
Teachers and instructors, all other44,130100
Anthropologists and archeologists44,01050
Postal service mail carriers43,51060

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