Healthcare Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Pharmacist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median pharmacist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $143,370 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 18.7% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$143,370
vs State Avg
+$22,567
vs National
+$10,620
Cost of Living
110%

Pharmacist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level pharmacist earns around $108,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,640 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$108,000
+$8,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$140,400
+$10,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$170,640
+$12,640 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $103,896
25th Percentile $126,360
Median (50th) $143,370
75th Percentile $164,376
90th Percentile $179,064

Pharmacist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$123,457
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$119,475
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$114,165
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$106,200
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Pharmacist in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

PharmacologyPatient CounselingDrug InteractionsCompoundingClinical ReviewPharmacy Software

Job Outlook

Nationally, pharmacist employment is projected to grow 2% over the next decade (slower than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.