Dental Hygienists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $97,090 +3% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $85,920
90th percentile $118,580
Employed locally 140
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,920
    25th
    $95,260
    50th (median)
    $97,090
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $118,580

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 130% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $129,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,050
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $118,690
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $116,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $113,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,860

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Pharmacists $141,210
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Santa Fe, NM is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $85,920 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,260.