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Geologist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median geologist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $92,048 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$92,048
vs State Avg
+$14,226
vs National
+$8,368
Cost of Living
110%

Geologist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level geologist earns around $59,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $154,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,400
+$5,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,500
+$8,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$154,000
+$14,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $56,100
25th Percentile $69,300
Median (50th) $92,048
75th Percentile $123,200
90th Percentile $162,800

Geologist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$79,496
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$76,986
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$73,638
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$68,618
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Geologist in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

Field GeologyGISRock AnalysisStratigraphyEnvironmental AssessmentTechnical Writing

Job Outlook

Nationally, geologist employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.