English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Fe, NM
SOC 25-1123 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$81,960
per year in Santa Fe, NM
Middle half
$62,220–$101,000
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Santa Fe, NM
Concentration
1.43×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Santa Fe, NM
$81,960
published median
United States
$78,760
4.1% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
47th
150 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($66,450). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $81,960 median has purchasing power comparable to about $82,983 nationally. Santa Fe, NM's BEA regional price parity is 98.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Santa Fe, NM.
$60,220$136,080
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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