Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $107,350 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.61
10th percentile $82,130
90th percentile $167,240
Employed locally 40
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,130
    25th
    $91,580
    50th (median)
    $107,350
    75th
    $130,590
    90th
    $167,240

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 144% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $117,370
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $108,290
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $108,190
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $107,530
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $106,740
    Las Cruces, NM $105,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
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    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Santa Fe, NM is $51.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 12.5% above the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $82,130 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,580.