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Dentists, General average salary by city in New Mexico
- Farmington$204,450
- Las Cruces$204,020
- Santa Fe$195,350
- Albuquerque$176,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $204,450 | $195,760 | $123,280 | $143,517 | 88 |
| Las Cruces | $204,020 | $207,000 | $130,900 | $143,222 | 90 |
| Santa Fe | $195,350 | $154,960 | $120,150 | $137,219 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $176,910 | $141,580 | $115,740 | $124,846 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Dentists, General salary in other states
More about pay in New Mexico
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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