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School Counselor Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median school counselor salary in Santa Fe, NM is $66,154 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$66,154
vs State Avg
+$10,224
vs National
+$6,014
Cost of Living
110%

School Counselor Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level school counselor earns around $44,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $93,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$44,000
+$4,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$66,000
+$6,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$93,500
+$8,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $42,020
25th Percentile $51,700
Median (50th) $66,154
75th Percentile $83,820
90th Percentile $104,280

School Counselor Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$57,133
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$55,329
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$52,923
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$49,315
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a School Counselor in Santa Fe

Education

Most school counselor positions require a master's degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CounselingCollege PlanningCrisis InterventionGroup FacilitationActive ListeningStudent Assessment

Job Outlook

Nationally, school counselor employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.