Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Farmington
The median dentist earns $195,760 a year in the Farmington metro, with the middle half between $123,280 and $272,790.[1]
25th percentile
$123,280
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$195,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$272,790
Upper end of the middle half
Farmington runs about 26% higher than the New Mexico median and ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 15% higher 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 | $102,490 | $101,180 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $123,280 | $118,560 | $125,710 |
| Median | $195,760 | $155,260 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $272,790 | $226,330 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $304,740 | $306,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $204,450 | $185,010 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Farmington: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Farmington?
The median dentist salary in the Farmington metro area is $195,760, with the middle half earning between $123,280 and $272,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $102,490 at the 10th percentile to $304,740 at the 90th.
Is Farmington higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Farmington runs about 26% higher than the New Mexico state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Farmington compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Farmington is about 15% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Farmington area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Farmington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.21, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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