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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $92K | $44.04/hr |
| 42 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.97/hr |
| 43 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.79/hr |
| 44 | Marketing Managers | Management | $88K | $42.5/hr |
| 45 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $88K | $42.27/hr |
| 46 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.76/hr |
| 47 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $86K | $41.35/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $86K | $41.25/hr |
| 49 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $85K | $40.75/hr |
| 50 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $84K | $40.33/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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