Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Santa Fe
The median dental front office earns $47,040 a year in the Santa Fe metro, with the middle half between $40,170 and $52,420.[1]
25th percentile
$40,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$52,420
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Fe runs about 6% higher than the New Mexico median and ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metros. It is about 2% higher 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 | $37,890 | $36,210 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $40,170 | $38,570 | $38,570 |
| Median | $47,040 | $44,230 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $52,420 | $49,150 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $60,020 | $57,790 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $47,850 | $44,940 | $46,800 |
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Dental Front Office salary in Santa Fe: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Santa Fe?
The median dental front office salary in the Santa Fe metro area is $47,040, with the middle half earning between $40,170 and $52,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,890 at the 10th percentile to $60,020 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 front office staff. It ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Fe compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Santa Fe is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental front office staff work in the Santa Fe area?
BLS estimates 320 dental front office staff were employed in the Santa Fe metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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