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Dentist Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$74.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $111,109/year ($9,259/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 42nd of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 780 Dentist jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $155,260 a year — though pay ranges from $101,180 for newcomers to $306,320 at the top.
Dentist pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $118,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $155,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $226,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $306,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 780 Dentist jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Dentist salary of $155,260 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 $111,109 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $155,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,996 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,877 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$6,277 |
| Take-home (annual) | $111,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,259 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in New Mexico?
- The median Dentist salary in New Mexico is $155,260 per year ($74.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $118,560 and $226,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $155,260, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $111,109 per year ($9,259 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 780 Dentist 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.