How much does a dentist make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$16,590 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$14,300
- Equals
- $10,350
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $10,550 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $10,350 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $10,210 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistMX$181,400
- Public health inspectorMX$168,800
- Physical therapistMX$149,100
- DietitianMX$147,500
- Speech therapistMX$153,800
- OptometristMX$163,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$146,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$16,590 a month, MX$199,100 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$147,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$253,100.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $10,350 in Mexico, 17.9 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: MX$199,100 a year against MX$181,400 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate