Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Santa Fe
254 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Santa Fe belongs to Packers and Packagers, Hand, at $29,940 per year. The highest is $345,070.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,940 | 80 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,360 | 360 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,430 | 320 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,810 | 1,950 | |
| 5 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,990 | 100 | |
| 6 | Firefighters | $31,200 | 300 | |
| 7 | Driver/Sales Workers | $31,520 | 210 | |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,540 | 1,470 | |
| 9 | Parking Attendants | $31,990 | 70 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $32,260 | 450 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $345,070 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $234,790 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $195,350 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $154,960 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $150,580 | 110 |
| Sales Managers | $146,510 | 190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $144,250 | 140 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $138,790 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,130 | 160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $131,470 | 60 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $131,370 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $129,380 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,730 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $126,380 | 300 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,870 | 80 |
| Lawyers | $122,430 | 530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,030 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,310 | 380 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,060 | 280 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $115,190 | 140 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $115,000 | — |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $114,690 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $112,380 | 180 |
| Occupational Therapists | $112,240 | 50 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $111,360 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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