Top Paying Jobs in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,280 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($345,070), Physicians, All Other ($234,790), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($195,350). The cost of living index is 98.77 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,685/month.
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Avg. median salary
98.77
Cost of living index
$1,685
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Highest paying careers in Santa Fe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $345K | $165.9/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $235K | $112.88/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $195K | $93.92/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $155K | $74.5/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.39/hr |
| 6 | Sales Managers | Management | $147K | $70.44/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $144K | $69.35/hr |
| 8 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $139K | $66.72/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $136K | $65.45/hr |
| 10 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $131K | $63.21/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Santa Fe
Cost of living vs. national average-1.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,685/mo
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