Dentist, General salary in New Mexico
What dentists, general earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$155,260$74.64 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$118,560 – $226,330Top 10%: $306,320+
Jobs7801.12× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $141,580 | $68.07 | 460 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $193,860 | $93.20 | 90 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $207,000 | $99.52 | 80 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $154,960 | $74.50 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $195,760 | $94.11 | 50 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $205,370 | $98.73 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560 Connecticut · $160,440 South Carolina · $158,640 South Dakota · $158,140 Illinois · $156,110
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 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in New Mexico?
Dentists, General in New Mexico earned a median of $155,260 a year ($74.64 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $118,560 to $226,330.
Where in New Mexico do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Las Cruces, NM at $207,000.
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.