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Dental Assistant Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,914/year ($3,076/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,150 Dental Assistant jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Dental Assistant salary of $44,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,914 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,148 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,397 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$942 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,914 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in New Mexico?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in New Mexico is $44,400 per year ($21.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,300 and $47,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $44,400, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $36,914 per year ($3,076 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 2,150 Dental Assistant jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.