Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Santa Fe
The median dentist earns $154,960 a year in the Santa Fe metro, with the middle half between $120,150 and $228,080.[1]
25th percentile
$120,150
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$154,960
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$228,080
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Fe runs about the same as the New Mexico median and ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 9% 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 | $101,400 | $101,180 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $120,150 | $118,560 | $125,710 |
| Median | $154,960 | $155,260 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $228,080 | $226,330 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $323,850 | $306,320 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $195,350 | $185,010 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Santa Fe: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Santa Fe?
The median dentist salary in the Santa Fe metro area is $154,960, with the middle half earning between $120,150 and $228,080 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $101,400 at the 10th percentile to $323,850 at the 90th.
Is Santa Fe higher or lower than the rest of New Mexico?
Santa Fe runs about the same as the New Mexico state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Fe compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Santa Fe is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Santa Fe area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Santa Fe metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.25, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other New Mexico metros