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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Highest paying careers in Santa Fe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $115K | N/A |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $115K | $55.14/hr |
| 23 | Software Developers | Technology | $112K | $54.03/hr |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $112K | $53.96/hr |
| 25 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $111K | $53.54/hr |
| 26 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $111K | $53.49/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $111K | $53.2/hr |
| 28 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $53.11/hr |
| 29 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $107K | $51.33/hr |
| 30 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $51.11/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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