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Biostatistician Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median biostatistician salary in Santa Fe, NM is $104,500 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$104,500
vs State Avg
+$16,150
vs National
+$9,500
Cost of Living
110%

Biostatistician Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level biostatistician earns around $68,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $162,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,200
+$6,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$106,700
+$9,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$162,800
+$14,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $63,800
25th Percentile $81,400
Median (50th) $104,500
75th Percentile $138,600
90th Percentile $170,500

Biostatistician Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$90,250
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$87,400
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$83,600
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$77,900
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Biostatistician in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

SAS/RClinical TrialsStatistical ModelingEpidemiologyData ManagementScientific Writing

Job Outlook

Nationally, biostatistician employment is projected to grow 30% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.