PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Santa Fe, NM
$50.00–$57.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Santa Fe, NM
Dental Hygienists in the Santa Fe area earn a median of $46.68 per hour, about $97,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.80 and $50.23. That ranks 74th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 81st of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Santa Fe. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Fe.
- $46.68median pay per hour, Santa Fe
- $46–$50typical range per hour
- 140dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% above the New Mexico statewide median of $46.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dental hygienists employed in the Santa Fe metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.31 | $85,920 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.80 | $95,260 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $46.68 | $97,090 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.23 | $104,480 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.01 | $118,580 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Santa Fe ranks
- 74th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 81st of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 New Mexico metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Santa Fe
- Overall prices in Santa Fe run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.68 median hour buys what $47.26 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Santa Fe paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,680
- Per year: $84,024
- Per month: $7,002
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Fe metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Santa Fe County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Santa Fe County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM | 48 mi | $46.33/hr | 112,524 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 54 mi | $46.33/hr | 560,326 |
| Amarillo, TX | 236 mi | $39.66/hr | 203,729 |
| Lubbock, TX | 274 mi | $39.93/hr | 272,086 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 319 mi | $45.24/hr | 77,539 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 361 mi | $47.08/hr | 246,170 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in New Mexico · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Mexico
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Mexico requires for your role with the New Mexico licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Mexico taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Santa Fe
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Santa Fe, NM?
Dental Hygienists in the Santa Fe metro area have a median pay of $46.68 per hour, about $97,090 a year. The middle half earn between $45.80 and $50.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Fe a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Fe ranks 81st of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Santa Fe?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Santa Fe. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Fe.
Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Santa Fe as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Mexico requires for your role with the New Mexico licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Santa Fe in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Santa Fe County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Santa Fe?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
- Smile BrandsBonney Lake, WA · 11 postings$68.50/ hr$52–$72
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
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2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$54.00High$65
345 Hygienist postings with published pay in the US, 190 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$39.00–$62.00/ hour
- Dental HygienistPermanent$50.00–$57.00/ hour
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