The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $36,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,370.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $47,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.74 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as dental assistants in Las Cruces, NM.
| Median (annual) | $36,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.74 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $47,020 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.