Occupational Therapists pay range in Santa Fe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,060 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Santa Fe earn between $92,400 and $125,220.
- $92K10th
- $92K25th
- $112KMedian
- $125K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,120 | $9,260 | $53.42 |
| Median | $112,240 | $9,353 | $53.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,400 | $7,700 | $44.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,220 | $10,435 | $60.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Santa Fe vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Santa Fe earn 9% more than the New Mexico average ($101,800) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $111,120 | $112,240 | $91,580 | $132,060 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $101,800 | $99,170 | $69,230 | $133,050 | 1,030 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Santa Fe
On the average salary of $111,120, a single filer in Santa Fe takes home about $82,889 a year, or $6,907 a month and $3,188 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Santa Fe a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Santa Fe area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.8), so the average $111,120 buys what about $112,507 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Santa Fe ($48,710). A typical home costs $558,896, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other New Mexico cities
Santa Fe ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Santa Fe$111,120
- Las Cruces$110,910
- Albuquerque$101,980
- Farmington$98,330
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Santa Fe: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Santa Fe?
$53.42 an hour on average, and $53.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Santa Fe?
About $82,889 a year ($6,907 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,120.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Santa Fe than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Santa Fe, NM (42140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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