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Dental Assistant Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$44,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.35/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
2,150
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,150 #34 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in New Mexico, explained

Dental assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $44,400 per year ($21.35 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $37,060, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $55,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $44,400 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $44,400 is worth about $48,150 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #34 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,060
$17.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,400
$21.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$55,950
$26.90/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $44,400 $48,150 —
Arizona $49,000 $48,671 −$4,600
Colorado $48,340 $46,908 −$3,940
Oklahoma $45,740 $52,070 −$1,340
Texas $45,430 $46,808 −$1,030
Utah $37,760 $38,194 +$6,640

Dental Assistant in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in New Mexico?

Dental assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $44,400 per year ($21.35 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay dental assistants well?

At $44,400, New Mexico pays 8% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 2,150 work in the state.

Dental Assistant salary in other states

Minnesota · $65,270 District of Columbia · $60,580 Maine · $60,070 New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850 Vermont · $52,760 North Carolina · $50,380

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