Physical Therapists pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,990 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Farmington earn between $77,790 and $124,170.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $98KMedian
- $124K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,030 | $8,419 | $48.57 |
| Median | $98,260 | $8,188 | $47.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,790 | $6,482 | $37.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,170 | $10,348 | $59.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Farmington earn 8% less than the New Mexico average ($110,060) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $101,030 | $98,260 | $67,210 | $135,990 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $110,060 | $106,880 | $77,260 | $146,400 | 1,330 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $101,030, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $76,285 a year, or $6,357 a month and $2,934 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Farmington a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Farmington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $101,030 buys what about $115,190 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($123,490).
- Santa Fe$123,490
- Las Cruces$116,930
- Albuquerque$107,630
- Farmington$101,030
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Farmington: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Farmington?
$48.57 an hour on average, and $47.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Farmington?
About $76,285 a year ($6,357 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,030.
Do physical therapists earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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