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Physicist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median physicist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $167,673 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$167,673
vs State Avg
+$25,913
vs National
+$15,243
Cost of Living
110%

Physicist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level physicist earns around $90,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $242,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$90,200
+$8,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$170,500
+$15,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$242,000
+$22,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $85,800
25th Percentile $118,800
Median (50th) $167,673
75th Percentile $214,500
90th Percentile $261,800

Physicist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$144,809
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$140,236
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$134,138
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$124,993
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Physicist in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.