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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Santa Fe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $63.16/hr |
| 12 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $129K | $62.2/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.41/hr |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $126K | $60.76/hr |
| 15 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $125K | $60.03/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $122K | $58.86/hr |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $120K | $57.71/hr |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | Management | $119K | $57.36/hr |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $117K | $56.28/hr |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $115K | N/A |
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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