Healthcare Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Optometrist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median optometrist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $135,637 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 18.7% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$135,637
vs State Avg
+$21,350
vs National
+$10,047
Cost of Living
110%

Optometrist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level optometrist earns around $88,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $192,240 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$88,560
+$6,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$138,240
+$10,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$192,240
+$14,240 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $84,240
25th Percentile $108,000
Median (50th) $135,637
75th Percentile $170,640
90th Percentile $207,360

Optometrist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$116,799
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$113,031
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$108,007
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$100,472
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Optometrist in Santa Fe

Education

Most optometrist positions require a doctoral degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Eye ExaminationRefractionContact Lens FittingOcular DiseasePatient EducationDiagnostic Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, optometrist employment is projected to grow 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.