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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $74K | $35.63/hr |
| 72 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.48/hr |
| 73 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $74K | N/A |
| 74 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $74K | $35.39/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.05/hr |
| 76 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $73K | $35/hr |
| 77 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $73K | $34.99/hr |
| 78 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $73K | $34.98/hr |
| 79 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | Arts & Media | $73K | $34.91/hr |
| 80 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $72K | $34.83/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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