Dental Assistants pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for dental assistants is $21.35 an hour ($44,400 a year). About 2,150 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($48,070). New Mexico ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,060 |
| 25% of workers | $18.41 | $38,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.35 | $44,400 |
| 75% of workers | $22.67 | $47,160 |
| 90% of workers | $26.90 | $55,950 |
Dental Assistants pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $47,160 | 210 |
| Albuquerque | $44,810 | 1,000 |
| Farmington | $42,400 | 210 |
| Las Cruces | $38,400 | 200 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,230 |
| Dental Hygienists | $95,940 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $44,790 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,260 |
| Surgical Technologists | $51,780 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,910 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,500 |
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