Orthodontist salary in New Mexico
The modeled median orthodontist in New Mexico earns $266,010 ($127.90/hr). New Mexico pays roughly 8% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in New Mexico: the analysis
At a modeled median of $266,010, orthodontists in New Mexico earn modestly below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 8%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, New Mexico ranks 35th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $91,860, while the top tenth earn $382,720 or more — a spread of about $290,860. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within New Mexico, a orthodontist earns about 1.7× what a general dentist earns, about 2.8× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.0× what a dental assistant earns ($155,260, $95,940, $44,400 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Farmington at about $284,220 and lowest in Albuquerque at about $263,980. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — New Mexico (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $91,860 |
| 25th percentilei | $157,166est. |
| Median (50th)i | $266,010 |
| 75th percentilei | $338,954est. |
| 90th percentilei | $382,720 |
| Mean (average)i | $238,650 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in New Mexico?
The modeled median orthodontist in New Mexico earns about $266,010 ($127.90/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and New Mexico's labor-cost index.
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