Dentists, General Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $172,160 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $82.77
10th percentile $103,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,990
    25th
    $167,780
    50th (median)
    $172,160
    75th
    $224,870

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 309% Median Dentists, General salary is 209% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $230,720
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $228,960
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $228,820
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $226,450

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Las Cruces, NM is $82.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.66 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Las Cruces, NM is 0.4% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $103,990 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $167,780.