What is the average salary in Santa Fe, NM?
$61,280a year
Average yearly pay across 254 jobs with official data in the Santa Fe, NM metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Jobs with data
- 254
- Workers counted
- 55,730
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,100 |
| Physician | $234,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $195,400 |
| Dentist | $155,000 |
| Pharmacist | $150,600 |
| Sales Manager | $146,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,300 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $138,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $136,100 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $131,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $50,170 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $30,810 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,640 |
| General and Operations Manager | $106,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $31,540 |
| Cashier | $34,900 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,200 |
| Cook | $37,250 |
| Registered Nurse | $100,800 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$111,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$195,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,100
- Construction Manager$106,300
- Education Administrator$115,200
- Education Administrator$114,700
- Facilities Manager$105,300
- Financial Manager$126,400
- Food Service Manager$65,730
- General and Operations Manager$106,800
- Human Resources Manager$110,700
- Lodging Manager$75,280
- Manager$119,300
- Marketing Manager$88,390
- Medical and Health Services Manager$117,100
- Natural Sciences Manager$131,400
- Property$66,040
- Public Relations Manager$104,000
- Sales Manager$146,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$84,770
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$72,780
- Budget Analyst$74,730
- Business Operations Specialist$67,560
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$73,800
- Claims Adjuster$89,010
- Compliance Officer$62,380
- Cost Estimator$61,570
- Financial and Investment Analyst$86,860
- Financial Specialist$52,420
- Fundraiser$70,020
- Human Resources Specialist$71,300
- Loan Officer$52,960
- Management Analyst$68,560
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,560
- Meeting$62,030
- Personal Financial Advisor$138,800
- Project Management Specialist$89,380
- Training and Development Specialist$60,760
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$83,650
- Computer Occupation$101,500
- Computer Programmer$91,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$102,900
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,920
- Database Administrator$99,860
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,740
- Operations Research Analyst$67,480
- Software Developer$112,400
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$111,400
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$83,880
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$83,870
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$65,370
- Civil Engineer$110,500
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$72,450
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$66,310
Life, physical, and social science
- Anthropologist and Archeologist$67,040
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$131,500
- Conservation Scientist$72,280
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$87,920
- Forest and Conservation Technician$58,280
- Urban and Regional Planner$76,730
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$67,870
Community and social service
- Child$52,740
- Educational$75,400
- Health Education Specialist$59,430
- Healthcare Social Worker$73,610
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$76,860
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$62,380
- Social and Human Service Assistant$48,810
- Substance Abuse$74,100
Legal
- Lawyer$122,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$60,320
- Title Examiner$63,790
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$74,430
- Curator$64,520
- Elementary School Teacher$73,750
- English Language and Literature Teacher$81,960
- Instructional Coordinator$80,240
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$64,500
- Library Technician$36,920
- Mathematical Science Teacher$75,110
- Museum Technician and Conservator$56,670
- Postsecondary Teacher$115,000
- Preschool Teacher$46,400
- Secondary School Teacher$77,260
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$49,090
- Special Education Teacher$82,590
- Special Education Teacher$78,880
- Substitute Teacher$37,730
- Teacher and Instructor$70,180
- Teaching Assistant$35,290
- Tutor$62,400
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Editor$64,200
- Fine Artist$72,610
- Graphic Designer$45,170
- Interior Designer$72,800
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,270
- Photographer$50,670
- Producer and Director$64,990
- Public Relations Specialist$69,410
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$49,150
- Dental Hygienist$99,260
- Dentist$155,000
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$67,080
- Emergency Medical Technician$40,190
- Family Medicine Physician$345,100
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$72,750
- Medical Records Specialist$62,280
- Nurse Practitioner$144,300
- Occupational Therapist$112,200
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$41,130
- Optician$40,200
- Paramedic$75,660
- Pharmacist$150,600
- Pharmacy Technician$47,890
- Physical Therapist$124,900
- Physician$234,800
- Physician Assistant$127,700
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$86,000
- Registered Nurse$100,800
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,960
- Veterinarian$129,400
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,160
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,160
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$31,540
- Massage Therapist$47,390
- Medical Assistant$45,970
- Nursing Assistant$46,530
- Physical Therapist Assistant$70,200
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$39,500
Protective service
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,230
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$68,140
- Firefighter$31,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$98,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$120,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$46,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$52,860
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,640
- Security Guard$40,980
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$44,250
- Chef and Head Cook$72,020
- Cook$38,000
- Cook$39,370
- Cook$37,250
- Cook$37,820
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$32,260
- Dishwasher$33,750
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$47,290
- Food Preparation Worker$36,120
- Host and Hostess$30,360
- Waiter and Waitress$46,640
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,430
- Animal Caretaker$35,360
- Childcare Worker$36,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$54,570
- Hairdresser$30,990
- Recreation Worker$39,190
- Residential Advisor$39,290
- Skincare Specialist$46,890
- Tour and Travel Guide$39,100
Sales and related
- Cashier$34,900
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,370
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$85,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,120
- Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$35,270
- Insurance Sales Agent$46,580
- Parts Salesperson$36,810
- Retail Salesperson$35,960
- Sales Representative$83,440
- Sales Representative$68,200
- Sales Representatives of Service$58,700
- Security$71,290
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$48,620
- Bookkeeping$50,890
- Court$47,720
- Customer Service Representative$41,000
- Dispatcher$42,900
- Eligibility Interviewer$50,880
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$81,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,760
- Gambling Cage Worker$36,040
- Hotel$33,440
- Information and Record Clerk$46,570
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$67,600
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,660
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,040
- Office Clerk$36,130
- Postal Service Clerk$59,490
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Procurement Clerk$52,170
- Production$45,140
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$37,040
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,170
- Shipping$42,230
- Teller$46,560
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$36,440
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$59,420
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,430
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,770
- Construction Laborer$41,980
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$54,830
- Electrician$57,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$67,630
- Highway Maintenance Worker$50,610
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$52,000
- Painter$47,840
- Paving$50,040
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,150
- Plumber$50,180
- Roofer$45,090
- Tile and Stone Setter$36,930
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,590
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$55,640
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$55,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$72,910
- Heating$49,360
- Helpers--Installation$38,650
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$43,850
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$83,620
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,090
Production
- Baker$36,980
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$46,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,310
- Food Batchmaker$37,110
- Inspector$46,030
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$54,080
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,590
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,770
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$40,590
- Production Worker$44,880
- Sewing Machine Operator$35,660
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$69,870
- Welder$52,820
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$40,760
- Bus Driver$46,900
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,190
- Driver/Sales Worker$31,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,650
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,120
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,640
- Laborer and Freight$40,090
- Light Truck Driver$41,580
- Packer and Packager$29,940
- Parking Attendant$31,990
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,660
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,200
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Santa Fe, NM?
About $61,280 a year ($29.46 an hour): the average of the 254 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Santa Fe, NM?
Family Medicine Physician ($345,100), Physician ($234,800), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($195,400).
What are the most common jobs in Santa Fe, NM?
Secretary and Administrative Assistant (2,410 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,320 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (1,950 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.