Visual Artist Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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How much does a Visual Artist make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Artist in Santa Fe, NM is $84,027. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,515 to a high of $100,848, with most professionals earning between $75,907 and $92,832.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Artist in Santa Fe, NM

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What is the average salary for Visual Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Artist in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Visual Artist ranges from $75,907 to $92,832 with the average base salary of $84,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,963 to $97,318 with the average total cash compensation of $87,059.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,027 $75,907 - $92,832
Bonus $3,031 $2,055 - $4,487
Total Pay $87,059 $77,963 - $97,318
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Visual Artist Salary Near Santa Fe, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,284 - $92,069 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,525 - $92,364 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,511 - $91,124 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Clovis, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,361 - $88,495 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,445 - $86,152 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,650 - $87,625 COMPARE TO Santa Fe, NM
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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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