Healthcare Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Psychologist Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median psychologist salary in Santa Fe, NM is $92,156 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 18.7% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$92,156
vs State Avg
+$14,506
vs National
+$6,826
Cost of Living
110%

Psychologist Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level psychologist earns around $56,160, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,160
+$4,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$95,040
+$7,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,600
+$11,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $51,840
25th Percentile $69,120
Median (50th) $92,156
75th Percentile $124,200
90th Percentile $167,400

Psychologist Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$79,357
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$76,797
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$73,384
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$68,264
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Psychologist in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.