Metro profile · CBSA 42140
Healthcare wages in Santa Fe, NM
23 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
47
Across 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Santa Fe
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $345,070 | $328,162 | 54 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $124,870 | $118,751 | 51 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $72,750 | $69,185 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $112,240 | $106,740 | 49 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,530 | $44,250 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $86,000 | $81,786 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $150,580 | $143,202 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $144,250 | $137,182 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,890 | $45,543 | 48 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,970 | $43,717 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $100,790 | $95,851 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $97,960 | $93,160 | 47 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $70,200 | $66,760 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,160 | $43,898 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,160 | $44,849 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $127,730 | $121,471 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,380 | $123,040 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $41,130 | $39,115 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $154,960 | $147,367 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $40,190 | $38,221 | 45 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $31,540 | $29,995 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $234,790 | $223,285 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,150 | $46,742 | 42 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Santa Fe
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.