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Average salary by job family in Santa Fe
| Management | $119,500 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $110,490 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,120 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,210 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,290 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,780 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,440 |
| Community and Social Service | $67,690 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,430 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,220 |
| Protective Service | $57,470 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,350 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,720 |
| Production | $51,690 |
| Sales and Related | $46,730 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,510 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,220 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,650 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,490 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,620 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,410 |
Highest-paying jobs in Santa Fe
- Family Medicine Physicians$312,160
- Physicians, All Other$282,530
- Dentists, General$195,350
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$184,700
- Personal Financial Advisors$170,170
- Nurse Practitioners$151,520
- Financial Managers$145,610
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145,460
- Pharmacists$143,510
- Veterinarians$143,370
Most common jobs in Santa Fe and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,410 | $53,880 | $50,170 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,320 | $39,420 | $35,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,950 | $33,700 | $30,810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,680 | $49,990 | $46,640 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,630 | $119,740 | $106,770 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,470 | $33,270 | $31,540 |
| Cashiers | 1,350 | $35,330 | $34,900 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,180 | $37,840 | $36,200 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,100 | $38,390 | $37,250 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,090 | $103,680 | $100,790 |
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Cost of living in Santa Fe
Prices in the Santa Fe area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,760 therefore buys what $63,543 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $558,896, 7.5 times the median household income of $74,689.
$558,896typical home value
$74,689median household income
98.8BEA price parity
155,175metro population
Take-home pay in Santa Fe
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,630 | $31,005 | $2,584 |
| Median wage | $48,710 | $40,191 | $3,349 |
| Average wage | $62,760 | $50,824 | $4,235 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,750 | $59,725 | $4,977 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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Salaries for every job in Santa Fe
Management20 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$185K
- Financial Managers$146K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145K
- Sales Managers$136K
- Natural Sciences Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$129K
- Managers, All Other$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$122K
- General and Operations Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$115K
- Human Resources Managers$114K
- Marketing Managers$114K
- Public Relations Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$111K
- Construction Managers$109K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Social and Community Service Managers$91K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical23 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$312K
- Physicians, All Other$283K
- Dentists, General$195K
- Nurse Practitioners$152K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Physical Therapists$123K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Registered Nurses$104K
- Dental Hygienists$103K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71K
- Paramedics$69K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$130K
- Software Developers$125K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$107K
- Database Administrators$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Computer Programmers$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$81K
- Operations Research Analysts$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$170K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$108K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Management Analysts$79K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Budget Analysts$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Loan Officers$69K
- Compliance Officers$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Cost Estimators$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$62K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$60K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$89K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$79K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76K
- Health Education Specialists$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$93K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$82K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Curators$65K
- Tutors$63K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$59K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$57K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$54K
- Security Guards$44K
- Firefighters$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Construction and Extraction15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Electricians$60K
- Carpenters$60K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Tile and Stone Setters$45K
- Roofers$45K
- Construction Laborers$43K
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Gambling Cage Workers$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Production13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Bakers$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$98K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$93K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Insurance Sales Agents$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$35K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$73K
- Waiters and Waitresses$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Bartenders$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
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Salary in Santa Fe: questions
What is a good salary in Santa Fe?
Half of all workers in the Santa Fe metro earn less than $48,710 and the average is $62,760. Earning more than $75,750 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Santa Fe to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,879, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Santa Fe?
Family Medicine Physicians ($312,160), Physicians, All Other ($282,530), Dentists, General ($195,350).
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. Area Santa Fe, NM (42140), all occupations and 254 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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