Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary
In Farmington, NM, helpers, construction trades, all others earn $37,280 at the median, or about $17.93 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.
So what does $37K get you in Farmington?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Farmington’s Regional Price Parity (87.7). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Farmington
Pay for helpers, construction trades, all other in Farmington runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $43K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,085/month, which is 41.8% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 87.7 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for helpers, construction trades, all others.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for helpers, construction trades, all others in metros near Farmington, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $39K | , |
| Ogden | $28K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $52K | , |
| Longview | $46K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Farmington, NM
Entry-level helpers, construction trades, all others (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $40K or more, a $3K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62K | +45% | 60 |
| New York | $54K | +28% | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $52K | +21% | N/A |
| Illinois | $50K | +17% | 160 |
| Iowa | $48K | +13% | 230 |
| California | $48K | +13% | 2,990 |
| Arizona | $48K | +12% | 790 |
| Colorado | $47K | +10% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | +9% | 100 |
| Vermont | $46K | +8% | 70 |
| Alaska | $46K | +7% | 90 |
| Ohio | $45K | +5% | 430 |
| Massachusetts | $45K | +5% | 120 |
| Maryland | $44K | +4% | 1,480 |
| Indiana | $44K | +3% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $44K | +2% | 50 |
| Virginia | $42K | -1% | 550 |
| Oregon | $41K | -3% | 270 |
| New Jersey | $41K | -4% | 420 |
| Texas | $41K | -5% | 5,060 |
| Louisiana | $40K | -6% | 2,190 |
| Georgia | $40K | -7% | 1,320 |
| Michigan | $40K | -7% | 320 |
| Florida | $40K | -7% | 2,280 |
| Idaho | $39K | -8% | 90 |
| Montana | $39K | -10% | 130 |
| North Carolina | $38K | -10% | 550 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -10% | 130 |
| Connecticut | $38K | -11% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $38K | -11% | 290 |
| Tennessee | $38K | -12% | 310 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -12% | 160 |
| Nevada | $37K | -12% | 350 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -13% | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -13% | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $36K | -16% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $35K | -17% | 50 |
| Kansas | $32K | -26% | 40 |
| Hawaii | $31K | -28% | 190 |
| Utah | $28K | -34% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a helpers, construction trades, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Farmington?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $37K, rent takes 41.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,085/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for helpers, construction trades, all others in Farmington?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new helpers, construction trades, all others typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,217/month. At HUD’s $1,085/month FMR, rent would take 49% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is helpers, construction trades, all other a high-paying job in Farmington?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $37K here vs. $43K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Farmington compare to the national average for helpers, construction trades, all others?
Farmington pays $37K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 87.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $43K — below the national median.
How much do helpers, construction trades, all others make in Farmington, NM?
The median is $37,280 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,950, and experienced helpers, construction trades, all others can clear $39,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Farmington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,597/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 41.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers, construction trades, all other salary go in Farmington?
Farmington has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers, construction trades, all other salary is worth about $42,509 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers, construction trades, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.