How much does a physician make in Santa Fe?
$234,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $112.88 an hour or $19,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $112.88
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 255 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,700Median: $234,800Highest 10%: $483,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,700 | $61.88 | |
| 25th | $137,900 | $66.27 | |
| Median | $234,800 | $112.88 | |
| 75th | $458,300 | $220.32 | |
| 90th | $483,500 | $232.45 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Las Cruces, NM | $387,500 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $327,700 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,100 |
| Dentist | $155,000 |
| Pharmacist | $150,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,300 |
| Veterinarian | $129,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $127,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $124,900 |
| Occupational Therapist | $112,200 |
| Registered Nurse | $100,800 |
| Dental Hygienist | $99,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $112.88 ($234,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
No: $234,800 against $265,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $327,700, so Santa Fe pays 28% less.
Where does Santa Fe rank for physician pay?
255 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $483,500 or more.
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.