Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Las Cruces
The median dentist earns $207,000 a year in the Las Cruces metro, with the middle half between $130,900 and $243,010.[1]
25th percentile
$130,900
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$243,010
Upper end of the middle half
Las Cruces runs about 33% higher than the New Mexico median and ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Las Cruces pay range vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Mexico annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,870 | $101,180 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,900 | $118,560 | $125,710 |
| Median | $207,000 | $155,260 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $243,010 | $226,330 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $315,440 | $306,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $204,020 | $185,010 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Las Cruces: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Las Cruces?
The median dentist salary in the Las Cruces metro area is $207,000, with the middle half earning between $130,900 and $243,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $107,870 at the 10th percentile to $315,440 at the 90th.
Is Las Cruces higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces runs about 33% higher than the New Mexico state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Las Cruces compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Las Cruces is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Las Cruces area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Las Cruces metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.19, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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