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Photographer Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median photographer salary in Santa Fe, NM is $44,220 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$44,220
vs State Avg
+$6,834
vs National
+$4,020
Cost of Living
110%

Photographer Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level photographer earns around $28,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $82,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$28,600
+$2,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$46,200
+$4,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$82,500
+$7,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $26,400
25th Percentile $33,000
Median (50th) $44,220
75th Percentile $63,800
90th Percentile $90,200

Photographer Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$38,190
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$36,984
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$35,376
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$32,964
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Photographer in Santa Fe

Education

Most photographer positions require a high school diploma. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PhotographyLightroom/PhotoshopLightingCompositionPhoto EditingClient Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, photographer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.