Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Albuquerque
The median dental assistant earns $44,810 a year in the Albuquerque metro, with the middle half between $38,830 and $46,830.[1]
25th percentile
$38,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,810
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,830
Upper end of the middle half
Albuquerque runs about the same as the New Mexico median and ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Albuquerque pay range vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Mexico annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,300 | $37,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,830 | $38,300 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,810 | $44,400 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,830 | $47,160 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $54,500 | $55,950 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,100 | $45,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Albuquerque: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Albuquerque?
The median dental assistant salary in the Albuquerque metro area is $44,810, with the middle half earning between $38,830 and $46,830 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,300 at the 10th percentile to $54,500 at the 90th.
Is Albuquerque higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque runs about the same as the New Mexico state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Albuquerque compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Albuquerque is about 7% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Albuquerque area?
BLS estimates 1,000 dental assistants were employed in the Albuquerque metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.99, so the role is close to the national average.
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