How much does a dental assistant make in New Mexico?
$44,400a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in New Mexico. That is $21.35 an hour or $3,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.35
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,060Median: $44,400Highest 10%: $55,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 75th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 90th | $55,950 | $26.90 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,160 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $44,810 |
| Farmington, NM | $42,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 41. Texas | $45,430 |
| 42. Wyoming | $44,990 |
| 43. Hawaii | $44,720 |
| 44. New Mexico | $44,400 |
| 45. Louisiana | $44,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $42,830 |
| 47. Mississippi | $39,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $21.35 ($44,400 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $44,400 against $48,070 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for dental assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays dental assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $47,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.