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Dental Hygienist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$95,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.12/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,420
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,043 #11 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in New Mexico, explained

Dental hygienists in New Mexico earn a median of $95,940 per year ($46.12 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $82,180, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $105,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $95,940 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $95,940 is worth about $104,043 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #11 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,180
$39.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,940
$46.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,440
$50.69/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $95,940 $104,043
Colorado $109,580 $106,335 −$13,640
Arizona $101,010 $100,331 −$5,070
Texas $99,240 $102,249 −$3,300
Oklahoma $97,580 $111,085 −$1,640
Utah $91,120 $92,167 +$4,820

Dental Hygienist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in New Mexico?

Dental hygienists in New Mexico earn a median of $95,940 per year ($46.12 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay dental hygienists well?

At $95,940, New Mexico pays 2% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 1,420 work in the state.

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