Dental Assistants Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,770 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $34,160
90th percentile $64,560
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,160
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $44,770
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $64,560

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,930
    Nursing Assistants $39,980
    Medical Assistants $39,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants $67,020
    Phlebotomists $43,750
    Physical Therapist Aides $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northern New Mexico is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northern New Mexico is 5.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,160 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.