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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Facilities Managers | Management | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 32 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $104K | $50/hr |
| 33 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 34 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 35 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $101K | $48.46/hr |
| 36 | Database Administrators | Technology | $100K | $48.01/hr |
| 37 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.72/hr |
| 38 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 39 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.1/hr |
| 40 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $96K | $46.03/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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