Physical Therapists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $102,670 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.36
10th percentile $63,850
90th percentile $156,090
Employed locally 60
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,850
    25th
    $85,780
    50th (median)
    $102,670
    75th
    $134,830
    90th
    $156,090

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 137% Median Physical Therapists salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $113,130
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,200

    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
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Santa Fe, NM is $49.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.6% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,850 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,780.