Speech-Language Pathologists pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,730 or more. The middle half of speech-language pathologists in Farmington earn between $75,690 and $103,260.
- $59K10th
- $76K25th
- $91KMedian
- $103K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,220 | $7,768 | $44.82 |
| Median | $91,120 | $7,593 | $43.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,690 | $6,308 | $36.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,260 | $8,605 | $49.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Speech-language pathologists in Farmington earn 9% less than the New Mexico average ($102,370) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($98,170). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $97,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $93,220 | $91,120 | $58,660 | $127,730 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $102,370 | $98,690 | $61,630 | $134,750 | 1,250 |
| United States | $98,170 | $97,870 | $62,900 | $134,160 | 183,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $93,220, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $71,173 a year, or $5,931 a month and $2,737 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 speech-language pathologists? 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 $93,220 buys what about $106,286 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Speech-Language Pathologists salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Las Cruces pays the most ($113,010).
- Las Cruces$113,010
- Albuquerque$103,060
- Santa Fe$96,650
- Farmington$93,220
Highest-paying cities for speech-language pathologists
El Centro, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,700).
- El Centro, CA$139,700
- Napa, CA$135,020
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- Santa Rosa, CA$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,240
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Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Farmington: questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make an hour in Farmington?
$44.82 an hour on average, and $43.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level speech-language pathologists salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the speech-language pathologists take-home pay in Farmington?
About $71,173 a year ($5,931 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,220.
Do speech-language pathologists earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,170).
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 29-1127; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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