Dental Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #40 of 50 · NM
10.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,130 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,400
Employment 2,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,060P25 $38,300 Median $44,400P75 $47,160P90 $55,950
About 80% of dental assistantss in New Mexico earn between $37,060 and $55,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in New Mexico is $45,130, about 10.1% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,160 | $49,920 | 210 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $45,800 | $49,400 | 200 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,810 | $44,100 | 1,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $42,680 | $45,660 | 320 |
| Farmington, NM | $42,400 | $45,110 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,400 | $40,100 | 200 |