verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$155,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$74.64/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
780
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$168,373 #30 of 47

Dentist pay in New Mexico, explained

Dentists in New Mexico earn a median of $155,260 per year ($74.64 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $101,180, while the most experienced dentists reach about $306,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $155,260 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $155,260 is worth about $168,373 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #30 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$101,180
$48.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$155,260
$74.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$306,320
$147.27/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $155,260 $168,373
Arizona $194,180 $192,874 −$38,920
Colorado $166,240 $161,317 −$10,980
Oklahoma $166,170 $189,167 −$10,910
Texas $162,360 $167,283 −$7,100
Utah $133,320 $134,852 +$21,940

Dentist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do dentists make in New Mexico?

Dentists in New Mexico earn a median of $155,260 per year ($74.64 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay dentists well?

At $155,260, New Mexico pays 9% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 780 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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