Dental Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $40,010 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $54,290
Employed locally 930
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $40,010
    75th
    $45,540
    90th
    $54,290

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,550

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,230
    Medical Assistants$41,420
    Nursing Assistants$37,170
    Phlebotomists$38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,610
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.20 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 15.4% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.