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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $72K | $34.77/hr |
| 82 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $72K | $34.75/hr |
| 83 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $72K | $34.62/hr |
| 84 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.28/hr |
| 85 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $71K | $34.27/hr |
| 86 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $70K | $33.75/hr |
| 87 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $70K | N/A |
| 88 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.66/hr |
| 89 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $70K | $33.59/hr |
| 90 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $69K | $33.37/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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