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Dental Assistants average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$49,920
- Farmington$45,110
- Albuquerque$44,100
- Las Cruces$40,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $49,920 | $47,160 | $44,400 | $41,110 | 99 |
| Farmington | $45,110 | $42,400 | $37,910 | $37,453 | 88 |
| Albuquerque | $44,100 | $44,810 | $38,830 | $36,685 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $40,100 | $38,400 | $37,250 | $33,643 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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