PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Roswell, NM
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Santa Fe, NM
The median dentist pay in the Santa Fe area is $84.13 per hour ($174,980 a year), with the typical range running from $63.39 to $104.08. That ranks 130th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 162nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Fe.
- $84.13median pay per hour, Santa Fe
- $63–$104typical range per hour
- 70dentists employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Santa Fe, NM
The metro median is 2% above the New Mexico statewide median of $82.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, general employed in the Santa Fe metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $56.29 | $117,080 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.39 | $131,850 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $84.13 | $174,980 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $104.08 | $216,490 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Santa Fe ranks
- 130th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 162nd of 279 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, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. 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 $84.13 median hour buys what $85.18 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,029
- Per year: $151,434
- Per month: $12,620
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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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM | 48 mi | $75.05/hr | 112,524 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 54 mi | $75.05/hr | 560,326 |
| Amarillo, TX | 236 mi | $75.66/hr | 203,729 |
| Lubbock, TX | 274 mi | $62.10/hr | 272,086 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 319 mi | $85.97/hr | 77,539 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 361 mi | $101.57/hr | 246,170 |
License and tax basics in New Mexico
Active dental 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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Santa Fe, NM?
Dentists in the Santa Fe metro area have a median pay of $84.13 per hour, about $174,980 a year. The middle half earn between $63.39 and $104.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Fe a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Fe ranks 162nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 130th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Santa Fe as a dentist?
Active dental 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 dentists in Santa Fe?
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Your Dentist pay reportSanta Fe, NM · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- KidsKare PCCarlsbad, NM · 2 wage offers$128.61/ hr$115–$168
- Salud Dental Group AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM · 3 wage offers$79.97/ hr$59–$144
- Familia Dental Carlsbad LLCCarlsbad, NM · 2 wage offers$54.55/ hr$51–$58
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$57Median$83.74High$123
14 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in New Mexico, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
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