Dental Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Dental Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $44,400 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,060; the top 10% earn over $55,950. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$44,260 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do dental assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $44,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,060 and the top 10% earn over $55,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.