SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 1 metro areas compared
In Santa Fe, NM the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists reaches $131,470 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Santa Fe, NM the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists reaches $131,470 a year. That is 30.7% more than the national median of $100,580. Pay ranges from under $55,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,370 to $131,470.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Albuquerque records the highest median at $124,800. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,010 | −45.3% |
| 25th | $74,370 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $131,470 | +30.7% |
| 75th | $131,470 | +30.7% |
| 90th | $131,470 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $117,000 | +16.3% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $124,800 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $131,470 goes as far as $142,592 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$142,592US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,470 a year, 30.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,010 to $131,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albuquerque, at $124,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $131,470, or $63.21 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 $100,580, so pay in Santa Fe, NM is 30.7% 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 $131,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,010 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 Albuquerque, at $124,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 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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