Healthcare Santa Fe, NM Pop. 87,505

Veterinarian Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median veterinarian salary in Santa Fe, NM is $111,521 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 18.7% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$111,521
vs State Avg
+$17,554
vs National
+$8,261
Cost of Living
110%

Veterinarian Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level veterinarian earns around $73,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $167,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,440
+$5,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$113,400
+$8,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$167,400
+$12,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $70,416
25th Percentile $86,832
Median (50th) $111,521
75th Percentile $145,152
90th Percentile $188,136

Veterinarian Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$96,032
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$92,934
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$88,804
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$82,608
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Veterinarian in Santa Fe

Education

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

Key Skills

DiagnosisSurgeryPharmacologyAnimal HandlingClient CommunicationRadiology

Job Outlook

Nationally, veterinarian employment is projected to grow 19% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.