Dentists, General Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #28 of 47 · NM
3.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $185,010 ≈ $89/hr
Median annual salary $155,260
Employment 780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $101,180P25 $118,560 Median $155,260P75 $226,330P90 $306,320
About 80% of dentists, generals in New Mexico earn between $101,180 and $306,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dentists, general salary in New Mexico is $185,010, about 3.3% below the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $89/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $207,000 | $204,020 | 80 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $205,370 | $194,270 | 50 |
| Farmington, NM | $195,760 | $204,450 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $193,860 | $187,680 | 90 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $154,960 | $195,350 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $141,580 | $176,910 | 460 |