Median DOL Salary
$74,996
Total DOL Filings
934
Companies Hiring
289
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Santa Fe, NM$74,996
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Santa Fe, NM is 23.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Santa Fe
Highest-Paying Occupations in Santa Fe
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $96,000 | +21.3% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $84,500 | -0.4% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $75,000 | -47.4% | 7 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $66,950 | -14.1% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $60,000 | -23.3% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,500 | -33.5% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $46,453 | -36.8% | 9 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,781 | -34.6% | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $41,307 | -37% | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New Mexico
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New Mexico.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $237,950 | 230 |
| Podiatrists | $227,130 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $215,730 | 1,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $214,810 | N/A |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $210,370 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $178,120 | N/A |
| Physicists | $175,960 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $171,730 | 660 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $165,540 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $164,340 | 240 |
Salary Trend in Santa Fe, NM
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Santa Fe, NM has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $96,000 | $102,128 |
| Management Analysts | $84,500 | $89,894 |
| Engineers, All Other | $75,000 | $79,787 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $66,950 | $71,223 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $60,000 | $63,830 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.