Dentist salary in New Mexico
Dentists in New Mexico earn a median of $82.56 per hour, about $171,730 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $63.39 and $104.92 per hour. The highest median among New Mexico metro areas is in Farmington, NM, at $88.22 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $82.56median pay per hour
- $171,730median pay per year
- 660dentists employed in New Mexico
- #23of 45 states by median pay
Dentist pay in New Mexico: percentiles
| Level | New Mexico per hour | New Mexico per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $57.99 | $120,620 | $40.32 |
| Lower quartile | $63.39 | $131,850 | $60.62 |
| Median | $82.56 | $171,730 | $83.07 |
| Upper quartile | $104.92 | $218,230 | $105.95 |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Dentist pay by metro area in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Mexico median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $88.22 | $183,490 | 50 | 7% above | — |
| Santa Fe, NM | $84.13 | $174,980 | 70 | 2% above | $85.18 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $82.77 | $172,160 | 90 | in line with | $91.75 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $75.05 | $156,110 | 300 | 9% below | $78.55 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dentist pay in states next to New Mexico
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Common questions
How much does a dentist make in New Mexico?
The median is $82.56 per hour, about $171,730 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $57.99 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Mexico city pays dentists the most?
Among New Mexico metro areas, Farmington, NM has the highest median at $88.22 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Mexico rank for dentist pay?
New Mexico ranks 23rd of 45 states by median dentist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
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