Pediatric Dentist salary in New Mexico
The modeled median pediatric dentist in New Mexico earns $157,270. New Mexico pays roughly 8% below the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in New Mexico: the analysis
At a modeled median of $157,270, pediatric dentists in New Mexico earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 8%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, New Mexico ranks 41st.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $79,350, while the top tenth earn $294,060 or more — a spread of about $214,710. 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 pediatric dentist earns about 1.0× what a general dentist earns, about 1.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.5× 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, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Farmington at about $168,040 and lowest in Albuquerque at about $156,080. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — New Mexico (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $79,350 |
| 25th percentilei | $108,570est. |
| Median (50th)i | $157,270 |
| 75th percentilei | $242,764est. |
| 90th percentilei | $294,060 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in New Mexico?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in New Mexico earns about $157,270, derived from verified national BLS data and New Mexico's labor-cost index.
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