How much does a dentist make in New Mexico?
$155,300a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in New Mexico. That is $74.64 an hour or $12,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.64
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $155,300Highest 10%: $306,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.64 | |
| 25th | $118,600 | $57.00 | |
| Median | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 75th | $226,300 | $108.81 | |
| 90th | $306,300 | $147.27 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $207,000 |
| Farmington, NM | $195,800 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $155,000 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $141,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 39. South Carolina | $158,600 |
| 40. South Dakota | $158,100 |
| 41. Illinois | $156,100 |
| 42. New Mexico | $155,300 |
| 43. Mississippi | $143,700 |
| 44. Kentucky | $134,200 |
| 45. Utah | $133,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $74.64 ($155,300 a year).
Do dentists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $155,300 against $171,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for dentist pay?
New Mexico ranks 42 of 47 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays dentists the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $207,000 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.