Dental Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $45,260 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $56,460
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $56,460

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Dental Assistants salary is 39% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,540
    Medical Assistants $46,740
    Nursing Assistants $41,510
    Massage Therapists $33,630
    Physical Therapist Assistants $67,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 4.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.