SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Santa Fe, NM comes to $89,010 a year, ahead of the national median of $78,000 by 14.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Santa Fe, NM comes to $89,010 a year, ahead of the national median of $78,000 by 14.1%. Pay ranges from under $61,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,730 to $99,330.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $82,250. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,760 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $74,730 | −4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $89,010 | +14.1% |
| 75th | $99,330 | +27.3% |
| 90th | $110,470 | +41.6% |
| Mean | $88,350 | +13.3% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $82,250 | 70 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $62,990 | 950 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $89,010 goes as far as $96,540 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,540US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,010 a year, 14.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,760 to $110,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $82,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $89,010, or $42.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,000, so pay in Santa Fe, NM is 14.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Santa Fe, NM earns more than $110,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Cruces, at $82,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Santa Fe, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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