The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $40,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,190.
Pay spans roughly $34,720 at the 10th percentile to $54,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.24 per hour. An estimated 930 people work as dental assistants in Albuquerque, NM.
| Median (annual) | $40,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.24 |
| 10th percentile | $34,720 |
| 90th percentile | $54,290 |
| Employment | 930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.