As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oceanographer in Santa Fe, NM is $74,018. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,730 to $88,428, with most professionals earning between $65,827 and $101,547.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary | $65,827 | Santa Fe,NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary | $69,730 | Santa Fe,NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary | $74,018 | Santa Fe,NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary | $88,428 | Santa Fe,NM | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary | $101,547 | Santa Fe,NM | April 01, 2025 |
Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...
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About Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More
Santa Fe, New Mexico area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago
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