Creative & Education Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Librarian Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median librarian salary in Santa Fe, NM is $67,309 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$67,309
vs State Avg
+$10,402
vs National
+$6,119
Cost of Living
110%

Librarian Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level librarian earns around $46,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $96,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,200
+$4,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$68,200
+$6,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$96,800
+$8,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $43,120
25th Percentile $53,900
Median (50th) $67,309
75th Percentile $84,920
90th Percentile $106,260

Librarian Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$58,131
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$56,295
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$53,847
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$50,176
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Librarian in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

Information ScienceResearchCatalogingCommunity ProgrammingDigital LiteracyDatabase Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, librarian employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.