Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in New Mexico
The median dental practice administrator earns $124,300 a year in New Mexico ($59.76 an hour), with the middle half earning between $97,740 and $157,780.[1]
25th percentile
$97,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$124,300
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$157,780
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $124,300 per year or $59.76/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in New Mexico
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in New Mexico earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New Mexico hourly | New Mexico annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.75 | $78,520 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $46.99 | $97,740 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $59.76 | $124,300 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $75.86 | $157,780 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $98.28 | $204,420 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $64.56 | $134,280 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in New Mexico
3,150
3.62
0.94
How New Mexico compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $124,300 in New Mexico vs. $123,860 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $78,520 vs. $73,390, 7% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $204,420 vs. $224,340, 9% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 25.1% in New Mexico vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in New Mexico
All 4 New Mexico metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $129,400 | $101,300–$151,070 | 150 |
| Albuquerque | $125,470 | $100,060–$158,730 | 1,550 |
| Santa Fe | $117,060 | $93,290–$162,910 | 280 |
| Las Cruces | $99,710 | $88,950–$130,260 | 270 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in New Mexico
New Mexico's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.1% over 2024–2034, from 3,240 to 4,050 jobs, with about 330 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in New Mexico
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in New Mexico: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in New Mexico?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in New Mexico was $124,300 ($59.76 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $97,740 and $157,780. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $78,520 and the top 10% earned over $204,420.
Do dental practice administrators in New Mexico earn more than the national median?
About the same. The New Mexico median of $124,300 is about the same as the U.S. median of $123,860. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New Mexico metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 4 New Mexico metro areas with published BLS data, Farmington has the highest median at $129,400 a year. Las Cruces has the lowest, at $99,710.
How many dental practice administrators work in New Mexico?
BLS estimates 3,150 dental practice administrators were employed in New Mexico in May 2025. That is 3.62 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.94, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in New Mexico?
New Mexico's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.1% over 2024–2034, from 3,240 to 4,050 jobs. That works out to about 330 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, New Mexico long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers