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Employment and Industries in the Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

The economy in Santa Fe, New Mexico is largely based on tourism and state government. Tourism also significantly contributes to the city's retail industry. The state of New Mexico is the largest employer in Santa Fe. The nearby Los Alamos National Laboratory is a major employer in the region. It's one of the country's largest research labs. A large number of the laboratory's workers live in Santa Fe.

A number of high-technology and research-related companies are situated in Santa Fe. Healthcare and manufacturing are also notable contributors to the economy. St. Vincent Regional Medical Center is one of Santa Fe's top employers.

The Santa Fe Business Incubator provides a variety of assistance to new companies. Also, the Small Business Development Center is available to assist entrepreneurs.

Some of the occupations more prevalent in Santa Fe than most other cities include jewelers and precious stone and metal workers, community and social service specialists, medical and public health social workers, healthcare practitioners and technical workers, social and community service managers, rehabilitation counselors, and administrative services managers.

Shown below is a list of Santa Fe's significant job providers:

  • State of New Mexico
  • Santa Fe School District
  • U.S. Government
  • City of Santa Fe
  • St. Vincent Hospital
  • Santa Fe Opera
  • Santa Fe Community College
  • College of Santa Fe
  • Presbyterian Medical Services
  • County of Santa Fe
  • Cities of Gold Casino
  • Camel Rock Casino
  • Thornburg Companies
  • DeVargas Center
  • First National Bank of Santa Fe
  • Iron Stone Bank
  • Rio Grande Title companies
  • Santa Fe Art Institute
  • Strategic Analytics

The top fields of employment in Santa Fe:

  • Government
  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Educational and health services
  • Professional and business services

Santa Fe businesses have opportunities to collaborate with helpful associations such as:

Those interested in staying current with the activities of the Santa Fe business community may want to visit SantaFeNewMexican.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Santa Fe, New Mexico Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Accountants and auditors1,04055,500$35,990 - 66,44018%79%
2Registered nurses94059,210$40,800 - 85,15024%56%
3Management analysts65061,060$34,260 - 98,07022%78%
4Social and human service assistants64025,630$17,810 - 32,91034%58%
5Medical and public health social workers54030,760$21,360 - 45,83024%77%
6Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists49044,790$33,360 - 60,83016%99%
7Community and social service specialists, all other42039,100$24,580 - 53,75025%58%
8Financial managers42096,760$55,910 - 138,02013%60%
9Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products40047,640$28,490 - 67,7308%51%
10Social and community service managers35042,060$27,250 - 61,59025%72%
11Child, family, and school social workers29030,740$15,840 - 46,60019%77%
12Lawyers270103,660$66,360 - 161,05011%99%
13Rehabilitation counselors24041,280$34,020 - 49,86023%73%
14Medical and health services managers24085,930$53,120 - 130,41016%57%
15Teachers and instructors, all other23066,910$22,450 - 101,8109%54%
16Sales managers23070,460$34,210 - 127,43010%69%
17Medical and clinical laboratory technicians19038,960$23,780 - 61,33015%51%
18Computer systems analysts19050,870$37,570 - 63,55029%68%
19Network and computer systems administrators19053,520$35,840 - 79,49027%50%
20Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other18044,360$31,790 - 59,81017%56%
21Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other17024,710$14,170 - 39,25015%72%
22Advertising sales agents17048,140$26,780 - 93,76020%56%
23Personal financial advisors170102,800$32,870 - 41%81%
24Computer software engineers, systems software15080,270$58,970 - 113,09028%85%
25Civil engineers15080,050$56,820 - 101,75018%87%
26Computer specialists, all other14056,550$39,980 - 77,20015%68%
27Computer and information systems managers140105,830$47,560 - 16%73%
28Managers, all other12067,120$41,120 - 103,7007%55%
29Financial analysts120 $ - 34%87%
30Public relations specialists12059,200$22,950 - 96,85018%81%
31Pharmacists120106,180$83,370 - 134,59022%97%
32Educational, vocational, and school counselors11044,920$25,230 - 66,58013%73%
33Training and development specialists10044,770$32,190 - 63,11018%56%
34Graphic designers10045,700$35,060 - 61,45010%55%
35Financial specialists, all other10043,770$34,110 - 61,82012%50%
36Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists9050,110$35,530 - 64,80018%56%
37Architects, except landscape and naval9068,970$33,680 - 99,11018%88%
38Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents9098,610$32,310 - 25%67%
39Health educators9041,580$29,330 - 52,00026%58%
40Budget analysts9055,840$41,210 - 72,6207%78%
41Librarians8039,010$24,530 - 60,2604%85%
42Database administrators8054,800$31,830 - 79,13029%72%
43Education administrators, postsecondary8072,300$36,620 - 118,68014%78%
44Coaches and scouts7049,260$26,040 - 66,81015%60%
45Physical therapists7066,760$42,950 - 120,76027%89%
46Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors7047,120$27,500 - 65,07014%54%
47Marketing managers6066,810$36,540 - 103,52014%69%
48Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists6036,130$26,200 - 50,37018%56%
49Instructional coordinators6044,260$32,340 - 60,83023%79%
50Network systems and data communications analysts6047,180$35,020 - 62,80053%57%
51Speech-language pathologists6065,520$41,790 - 97,83011%98%
52Dentists, general60161,480$117,680 - 9%100%
53Sales and related workers, all other6033,140$19,810 - 62,02014%62%
54Public relations managers6061,670$42,420 - 81,66017%75%
55Veterinarians5065,740$45,640 - 84,99035%100%
56Human resources managers, all other5052,480$39,120 - 66,41011%58%
57Surveyors4059,560$32,850 - 90,49024%82%
58Medical and clinical laboratory technologists4053,320$29,210 - 75,25012%51%
59Environmental engineers4075,850$44,920 - 103,92025%86%
60Mental health counselors40 $ - 30%73%
61Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors4044,180$37,320 - 51,05034%73%
62Natural sciences managers4077,040$67,130 - 93,05011%93%
63Market research analysts4042,960$27,620 - 59,74020%82%
64Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program3054,080$23,960 - 87,54024%78%
65Reporters and correspondents3028,030$19,830 - 38,3501%85%
66Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products3034,080$25,870 - 48,67012%51%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons3,27026,850$16,690 - 41,70012%25%
2General and operations managers2,57079,770$42,800 - 141,8002%48%
3Cashiers1,91021,310$15,010 - 27,400-2%10%
4Waiters and waitresses1,59019,060$14,130 - 27,11011%14%
5Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,41029,520$17,100 - 42,6801%18%
6Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,11035,680$22,420 - 50,23013%16%
7Office clerks, general1,05024,490$16,230 - 34,30013%19%
8Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,04020,290$14,490 - 25,79018%5%
9First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers1,00040,650$24,640 - 64,4104%25%
10Teacher assistants91019,600$14,360 - 25,81010%18%
11Cooks, restaurant78023,620$17,680 - 30,79012%5%
12Maids and housekeeping cleaners77021,250$15,320 - 25,63013%5%
13Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners75023,040$16,340 - 30,81015%4%
14Executive secretaries and administrative assistants75047,530$30,330 - 68,30015%18%
15Stock clerks and order fillers71024,080$16,320 - 31,430-7%8%
16Construction laborers70025,190$21,020 - 31,73011%5%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers69043,100$26,600 - 65,0206%29%
18Landscaping and groundskeeping workers67027,930$17,690 - 38,80018%6%
19Carpenters65036,130$22,410 - 50,96010%6%
20Home health aides64023,190$17,360 - 38,66049%7%
21Maintenance and repair workers, general62028,230$20,900 - 39,27010%6%
22Receptionists and information clerks59025,730$16,790 - 34,20017%13%
23Customer service representatives50027,600$18,130 - 38,22025%22%
24Administrative services managers50062,860$37,130 - 82,80012%40%
25Dishwashers49019,640$14,820 - 24,78010%3%
26Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants49023,240$14,220 - 32,05018%7%
27First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers48030,850$19,190 - 48,24011%14%
28Security guards47024,930$16,530 - 38,37017%13%
29Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses47040,830$23,370 - 53,22014%7%
30Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks43021,920$17,040 - 26,49017%14%
31First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers43052,440$34,450 - 75,8909%10%
32Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand41025,760$19,900 - 32,4002%5%
33Food preparation workers40022,420$15,410 - 29,86015%7%
34Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers39018,930$14,120 - 25,21012%6%
35Tellers36023,680$15,020 - 31,69014%16%
36Business operations specialists, all other34052,740$34,600 - 75,14021%49%
37Bartenders32018,220$13,970 - 25,64011%17%
38Office and administrative support workers, all other32031,850$20,130 - 43,130-8%32%
39Automotive service technicians and mechanics31039,820$23,190 - 57,70014%4%
40Cooks, fast food25019,620$14,280 - 25,3408%5%
41Truck drivers, light or delivery services25025,400$19,160 - 34,2108%4%
42Personal and home care aides23017,910$14,120 - 23,21051%10%
43Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop23021,340$15,400 - 27,16010%17%
44Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop21018,140$14,150 - 23,99010%8%
45Painters, construction and maintenance20034,120$23,300 - 44,39012%6%
46Dental assistants20038,570$27,810 - 53,23029%9%
47First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers19048,830$29,720 - 68,2807%13%
48Medical secretaries19029,960$20,330 - 39,17017%18%
49Construction managers19068,400$38,890 - 108,84016%29%
50Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters19032,930$20,590 - 50,28011%4%
51Cooks, institution and cafeteria18023,870$17,500 - 31,14011%5%
52Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer18032,740$26,460 - 43,90010%4%
53Paralegals and legal assistants18042,120$27,260 - 56,60022%45%
54Property, real estate, and community association managers18054,710$28,340 - 88,33015%36%
55Counter and rental clerks16026,580$14,930 - 39,53023%16%
56Insurance sales agents15037,330$21,570 - 53,23013%45%
57Helpers--carpenters15026,840$22,060 - 32,03012%3%
58Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators15033,320$26,830 - 42,0308%3%
59Taxi drivers and chauffeurs15023,320$20,710 - 26,32013%15%
60Bill and account collectors15028,700$20,090 - 38,96023%13%
61Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks15027,460$19,160 - 38,0704%6%
62Postal service mail carriers150 1%11%
63Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists15029,570$14,510 - 55,71012%6%
64Gaming dealers15016,920$14,020 - 21,07024%11%
65Driver/sales workers14025,060$14,500 - 36,330-4%4%
66Laundry and dry-cleaning workers14022,100$16,330 - 29,20010%5%
67Preschool teachers, except special education14031,670$20,950 - 44,99026%43%
68Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters13025,860$14,230 - 39,22012%3%
69First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers12033,370$23,050 - 45,61013%11%
70Cement masons and concrete finishers12031,100$21,630 - 41,53011%2%
71Medical assistants12030,930$21,740 - 44,97035%10%
72Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products12042,170$30,140 - 53,5800%42%
73Payroll and timekeeping clerks11030,270$17,290 - 45,0103%18%
74Cooks, short order11022,090$16,440 - 25,8905%5%
75Architectural and civil drafters11049,920$30,810 - 68,2206%25%
76Chefs and head cooks11041,450$22,410 - 69,3508%14%
77All other information and record clerks11026,640$15,260 - 41,280-12%21%
78Child care workers11032,630$20,580 - 50,47018%15%
79Pharmacy technicians11028,190$20,880 - 38,63032%16%
80Bakers10023,750$20,770 - 28,88010%8%
81Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers10020,900$15,470 - 25,67012%0%
82Family and general practitioners100152,320$97,340 - 0%0%
83Library technicians10026,940$18,440 - 35,0509%27%
84Sales representatives, services, all other10049,890$20,880 - 90,89028%48%
85Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers10029,990$14,340 - 54,930-1%16%
86Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters10035,610$24,450 - 49,1003%4%
87Assemblers and fabricators, all other10030,970$23,060 - 40,160-8%5%
88Bus drivers, transit and intercity10027,570$22,240 - 32,98013%4%
89Loan officers10065,360$38,760 - 106,59012%49%
90Packers and packagers, hand10025,180$15,380 - 31,230-11%3%
91Food servers, nonrestaurant10024,320$15,950 - 41,65016%9%
92Legal secretaries9035,990$26,820 - 46,85012%18%
93Computer support specialists9039,900$26,160 - 59,45013%43%
94Healthcare support workers, all other9031,550$22,620 - 45,72016%10%
95Helpers--production workers9027,210$18,330 - 37,3000%4%
96Roofers9024,870$19,000 - 31,28014%3%
97Switchboard operators, including answering service9025,910$16,740 - 36,020-7%10%
98Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary9051,270$34,780 - 70,9200%0%
99Parking lot attendants9021,220$14,660 - 28,01012%14%
100Surveying and mapping technicians9034,970$24,220 - 51,42019%7%
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Jobs More Common Near Santa Fe Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers29,99010013.4
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists44,79049012.1
Community and social service specialists, all other39,1004209.9
Medical and public health social workers30,7605409.5
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other24,7101708.1
Social and community service managers42,0603507.1
Rehabilitation counselors41,2802406.1
Gaming dealers16,9201505.2
Helpers--carpenters26,8401505.1
Social and human service assistants25,6306404.8
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks21,9204304.8
Administrative services managers62,8605004.6
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters25,8601304.4
General and operations managers79,7702,5703.6
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians38,9601903
Office and administrative support workers, all other31,8503203
Chefs and head cooks41,4501102.7
Child, family, and school social workers30,7402902.6
Property, real estate, and community association managers54,7101802.6
Management analysts61,0606502.6
Family and general practitioners152,3201002.5
Personal financial advisors102,8001702.5
Advertising sales agents48,1401702.4
Library technicians26,9401002.3
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters35,6101002.3
Dishwashers19,6404902.2
Architectural and civil drafters49,9201102.2
Medical and health services managers85,9302402.1
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18,9303902.1
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs23,3201502.1
Maids and housekeeping cleaners21,2507702.1
Cooks, restaurant23,6207802
Accountants and auditors55,5001,0402
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers40,6501,0002
Construction managers68,4001901.9
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other44,3601801.9
Financial managers96,7604201.9
Teacher assistants19,6009101.8
Painters, construction and maintenance34,1202001.8
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive29,5201,4101.8
Home health aides23,1906401.8
Cooks, short order22,0901101.7
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers52,4404301.7
Carpenters36,1306501.7
Bakers23,7501001.7
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,9306701.7
Retail salespersons26,8503,2701.7
Construction laborers25,1907001.6
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers20,9001001.6
Financial specialists, all other43,7701001.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Teachers and instructors, all other66,9101.76230
Child care workers32,6301.69110
Personal financial advisors102,8001.29170
Preschool teachers, except special education31,6701.24140
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants47,5301.23750
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21,3401.2230
Dental assistants38,5701.2200
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food20,2901.181,040
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists29,5701.18150
Public relations specialists59,2001.17120
Food preparation workers22,4201.17400
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,9301.15670
Cashiers21,3101.151,910
Rehabilitation counselors41,2801.14240
Architectural and civil drafters49,9201.14110
Counter and rental clerks26,5801.14160
Dishwashers19,6401.14490
Cooks, fast food19,6201.13250
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks21,9201.13430
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks35,6801.121,110
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers22,1001.11140
Maids and housekeeping cleaners21,2501.11770
Cooks, short order22,0901.11110
Medical assistants30,9301.1120
Retail salespersons26,8501.13,270
Automotive service technicians and mechanics39,8201.1310
Civil engineers80,0501.09150
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians38,9601.09190
Home health aides23,1901.09640
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers18,9301.09390
Cooks, restaurant23,6201.09780
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs23,3201.08150
Receptionists and information clerks25,7301.08590
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand25,7601.07410
Stock clerks and order fillers24,0801.05710
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers40,6501.051,000
Computer and information systems managers105,8301.05140
Financial managers96,7601.04420
Helpers--carpenters26,8401.03150
Medical secretaries29,9601.03190
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses40,8301.03470
Advertising sales agents48,1401.03170
Office and administrative support workers, all other31,8501.03320
Community and social service specialists, all other39,1001.03420
Chefs and head cooks41,4501.02110
Property, real estate, and community association managers54,7101.02180
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers30,8501.02480
Waiters and waitresses19,0601.021,590
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop18,1401.02210
Medical and health services managers85,9301.02240

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