Dental Hygienist salary in New Mexico
What dental hygienists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,940$46.12 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$86,300 – $99,960Top 10%: $105,440+
Jobs1,4201.14× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $95,900 | $46.10 | 810 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $97,620 | $46.93 | 160 |
| Farmington, NM | $90,420 | $43.47 | 120 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $82,120 | $39.48 | 120 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $99,260 | $47.72 | 120 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $98,600 | $47.41 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $97,570 Vermont · $97,470 Illinois · $96,670 Wisconsin · $96,540 Georgia · $95,490 Idaho · $94,650
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 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Medical Records Specialists · $57,470
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in New Mexico?
Dental Hygienists in New Mexico earned a median of $95,940 a year ($46.12 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $86,300 to $99,960.
Where in New Mexico do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Santa Fe, NM at $99,260.
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.