Veterinarians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $128,900 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.97
10th percentile $77,990
90th percentile $206,540
Employed locally 40
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,990
    25th
    $96,630
    50th (median)
    $128,900
    75th
    $138,220
    90th
    $206,540

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 173% Median Veterinarians salary is 73% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $161,410
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $135,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,820
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $133,530
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $133,430

    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 Veterinarians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Santa Fe, NM is $61.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.33 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.7% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,990 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,630.