Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Farmington
The median dental assistant earns $42,400 a year in the Farmington metro, with the middle half between $37,910 and $46,220.[1]
25th percentile
$37,910
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$42,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,220
Upper end of the middle half
Farmington runs about 5% lower than the New Mexico median and ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
Farmington pay range vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Mexico annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,410 | $37,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,910 | $38,300 | $44,340 |
| Median | $42,400 | $44,400 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,220 | $47,160 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $63,250 | $55,950 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,110 | $45,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Farmington: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Farmington?
The median dental assistant salary in the Farmington metro area is $42,400, with the middle half earning between $37,910 and $46,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,410 at the 10th percentile to $63,250 at the 90th.
Is Farmington higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Farmington runs about 5% lower than the New Mexico state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Farmington compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Farmington is about 12% 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 Farmington area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Farmington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.77, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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