Dental Assistant salary in New Mexico
What dental assistants earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,400$21.35 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$38,300 – $47,160Top 10%: $55,950+
Jobs2,1500.99× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,810 | $21.54 | 1,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $42,680 | $20.52 | 320 |
| Farmington, NM | $42,400 | $20.39 | 210 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,160 | $22.67 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,400 | $18.46 | 200 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $45,800 | $22.02 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Idaho · $45,880 Oklahoma · $45,740 Texas · $45,430 Wyoming · $44,990 Hawaii · $44,720 Louisiana · $44,090
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New Mexico?
Dental Assistants in New Mexico earned a median of $44,400 a year ($21.35 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $38,300 to $47,160.
Where in New Mexico do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $47,160.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.