Computer Programmers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $91,600 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.04
10th percentile $54,780
90th percentile $125,170
Employed locally 50
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,780
    25th
    $69,390
    50th (median)
    $91,600
    75th
    $108,350
    90th
    $125,170

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 123% Median Computer Programmers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $128,440
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $119,540
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $117,410

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $113,570
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,560
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,960
    Computer Network Support Specialists $81,960
    Database Administrators $94,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Santa Fe, NM is $44.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.18 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.2% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $54,780 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,390.