Dental Assistants Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Dental Assistants in New Mexico earn a median salary of $40,622 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.1% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 2,020 dental assistants are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $36,900 to $45,260 depending on location.
$40,622
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$45,260
Highest paying metro
$36,900
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in New Mexico
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $45,260 | $38,160 | $47,510 | 170 |
| Northern New Mexico | $44,770 | $38,120 | $54,330 | 200 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $40,010 | $36,720 | $45,540 | 930 |
| Farmington, NM | $38,500 | $35,340 | $47,540 | 190 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $38,290 | $36,510 | $45,150 | 320 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,900 | $34,890 | $40,370 | 210 |