Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Las Cruces
The median dental assistant earns $38,400 a year in the Las Cruces metro, with most between $37,250 and $45,190.
25th percentile
$37,250
Entry / lower range
Median
$38,400
The typical pay
75th percentile
$45,190
Experienced / upper range
Las Cruces runs about 14% below the New Mexico median. Versus the national median, it's about 20% below average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Las Cruces: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Las Cruces?
The median dental assistant salary in the Las Cruces area is about $38,400, with most earning between $37,250 and $45,190 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Las Cruces higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces runs about 14% below the New Mexico state median for dental assistants.
How does Las Cruces compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Las Cruces is about 20% below average.
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