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Epidemiologist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median epidemiologist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $86,372 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$86,372
vs State Avg
+$13,348
vs National
+$7,852
Cost of Living
110%

Epidemiologist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level epidemiologist 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 $55,000
25th Percentile $68,200
Median (50th) $86,372
75th Percentile $111,100
90th Percentile $138,600

Epidemiologist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$74,594
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$72,238
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$69,098
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$64,386
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Epidemiologist in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

EpidemiologyBiostatisticsSAS/RDisease SurveillanceResearch MethodsPublic Health

Job Outlook

Nationally, epidemiologist employment is projected to grow 27% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.