Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Santa Fe
The median dental assistant earns $47,160 a year in the Santa Fe metro, with the middle half between $44,400 and $50,660.[1]
25th percentile
$44,400
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,160
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,660
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Fe runs about 6% higher than the New Mexico median and ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Santa Fe pay range vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Mexico annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,860 | $37,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,400 | $38,300 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,160 | $44,400 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,660 | $47,160 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $65,670 | $55,950 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,920 | $45,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Santa Fe: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Santa Fe?
The median dental assistant salary in the Santa Fe metro area is $47,160, with the middle half earning between $44,400 and $50,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,860 at the 10th percentile to $65,670 at the 90th.
Is Santa Fe higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe runs about 6% higher than the New Mexico state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Fe compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Santa Fe is about 2% 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 Santa Fe area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Santa Fe metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.38, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other New Mexico metros