The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in New Mexico is $38,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,290.
Pay spans roughly $34,620 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 $18.68 per hour. An estimated 2,010 people work as dental assistants in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $38,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.68 |
| 10th percentile | $34,620 |
| 90th percentile | $54,290 |
| Employment | 2,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.