How much does a dental hygienist make in New Mexico?
$95,940a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in New Mexico. That is $46.13 an hour or $7,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.13
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,180Median: $95,940Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,180 | $39.51 | |
| 25th | $86,300 | $41.49 | |
| Median | $95,940 | $46.13 | |
| 75th | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.69 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $99,260 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $95,900 |
| Farmington, NM | $90,420 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $82,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 24. Vermont | $97,470 |
| 25. Illinois | $96,670 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $96,540 |
| 27. New Mexico | $95,940 |
| 28. Georgia | $95,490 |
| 29. Idaho | $94,650 |
| 30. Missouri | $92,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $46.13 ($95,940 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $95,940 against $98,100 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for dental hygienist pay?
New Mexico ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays dental hygienists the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $99,260 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.