Pharmacists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $141,210 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $67.89
10th percentile $79,340
90th percentile $164,140
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,340
    25th
    $131,960
    50th (median)
    $141,210
    75th
    $150,140
    90th
    $164,140

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 189% Median Pharmacists salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $162,990
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,640
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,180

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Santa Fe, NM is $67.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.61 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.7% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $79,340 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,960.