Physician Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $140,670 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $67.63
10th percentile $107,320
90th percentile $177,210
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,320
    25th
    $123,410
    50th (median)
    $140,670
    75th
    $161,100
    90th
    $177,210

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 188% Median Physician Assistants salary is 88% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $151,400

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $67.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.11 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.6% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $107,320 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,410.