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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Community & Social | $77K | $36.95/hr |
| 62 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $77K | $36.89/hr |
| 63 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $76K | $36.65/hr |
| 64 | Paramedics | Healthcare | $76K | $36.37/hr |
| 65 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $75K | $36.25/hr |
| 66 | Lodging Managers | Management | $75K | $36.19/hr |
| 67 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $75K | N/A |
| 68 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.93/hr |
| 69 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $75K | $35.89/hr |
| 70 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $74K | $35.78/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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