Dental Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $36,900 -22% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,020
Employed locally 210
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $36,900
    75th
    $40,370
    90th
    $47,020

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,720
    Medical Assistants $36,480
    Nursing Assistants $34,460
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,690
    Physical Therapist Aides $29,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 22% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.