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Accountant Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median accountant salary in Santa Fe, NM is $87,868 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$87,868
vs State Avg
+$13,580
vs National
+$7,988
Cost of Living
110%

Accountant Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level accountant earns around $57,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $132,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,200
+$5,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,000
+$8,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$132,000
+$12,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $55,440
25th Percentile $68,970
Median (50th) $87,868
75th Percentile $112,640
90th Percentile $146,080

Accountant Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$75,886
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$73,490
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$70,294
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$65,502
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Accountant in Santa Fe

Education

Most accountant positions require a bachelor's degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

GAAPTax PreparationFinancial AnalysisQuickBooksExcelAuditing

Job Outlook

Nationally, accountant employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.