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Careers in Farmington, NM

Part of New Mexico.

Farmington, NM’s regional price level is below the national average (index 87.707, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5.8% · 46,693 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Dentists, General$195,760
  2. 2Pharmacists$147,390
  3. 3Physician Assistants$142,890
  4. 4Medical and Health Services Managers$129,400
  5. 5Nurse Practitioners$126,900

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides1,900 employed
  2. 2Fast Food and Counter Workers1,730 employed
  3. 3Retail Salespersons1,430 employed
  4. 4Construction Laborers1,310 employed
  5. 5Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1,250 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas55.68× national avg
  2. 2Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas44.99× national avg
  3. 3Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other23.09× national avg
  4. 4Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas16.24× national avg
  5. 5Roustabouts, Oil and Gas15.37× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Dentists, General$223,198
  2. 2Pharmacists$168,048
  3. 3Physician Assistants$162,917
  4. 4Medical and Health Services Managers$147,537
  5. 5Nurse Practitioners$144,686

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see New Mexico state page.