Accountants and Auditors Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $72,550 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $53,390
90th percentile $114,720
Employed locally 670
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,390
    25th
    $60,630
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $91,160
    90th
    $114,720

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 97% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $83,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,080
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $80,780
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $80,770

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Human Resources Specialists $68,600
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440
    Compliance Officers $59,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Santa Fe, NM is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.87 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Santa Fe, NM is 11.2% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $53,390 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,630.