Dentists, General Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Dentists, General in New Mexico earn a median salary of $180,885 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.7% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 650 dentists, general are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $156,110 to $201,820 depending on location.
$180,885
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$201,820
Highest paying metro
$156,110
Lowest paying metro
650
Employed in New Mexico
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Dentists, General salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico | $201,820 | $126,910 | $210,980 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $196,750 | $129,450 | — | 100 |
| Farmington, NM | $183,490 | $124,980 | $230,050 | 50 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $174,980 | $131,840 | $216,480 | 70 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $172,160 | $167,780 | $224,870 | 90 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $156,110 | $132,450 | $213,700 | 300 |