Dentists, General Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $174,980 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $84.13
10th percentile $117,080
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,080
    25th
    $131,840
    50th (median)
    $174,980
    75th
    $216,480

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 234% Median Dentists, General salary is 134% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Santa Fe, NM is $84.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.70 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.3% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $117,080 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,840.