Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Albuquerque
The median dentist earns $141,580 a year in the Albuquerque metro, with the middle half between $115,740 and $226,330.[1]
25th percentile
$115,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$141,580
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$226,330
Upper end of the middle half
Albuquerque runs about 9% lower than the New Mexico median and ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 17% 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 | $107,650 | $101,180 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $115,740 | $118,560 | $125,710 |
| Median | $141,580 | $155,260 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $226,330 | $226,330 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $305,790 | $306,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $176,910 | $185,010 | $191,350 |
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1.41
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Dentist salary in Albuquerque: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Albuquerque?
The median dentist salary in the Albuquerque metro area is $141,580, with the middle half earning between $115,740 and $226,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $107,650 at the 10th percentile to $305,790 at the 90th.
Is Albuquerque higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Albuquerque runs about 9% lower than the New Mexico state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Albuquerque compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Albuquerque is about 17% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Albuquerque area?
BLS estimates 460 dentists were employed in the Albuquerque metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.41, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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