Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | NM | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $115,740 | $118,560 | $125,710 |
| Median | $141,580 | $155,260 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $226,330 | $226,330 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Presbyterian Medical Services, 10 campuses
- First Choice Community Healthcare, 8 campuses
- Tasker Hatch Rowan, 8 campuses
- Allen Dental, 3 campuses
- Family Smiles, 3 campuses
- New Mexico Professional Dental Associates, 3 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Santa Fe, NM · 54 miles
- Farmington, NM · 143 miles
- Las Cruces, NM · 192 miles
- El Paso, TX · 225 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Albuquerque?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Albuquerque. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Presbyterian Medical Services, First Choice Community Healthcare, Tasker Hatch Rowan.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in New Mexico?
Start with the New Mexico dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Albuquerque.
What should a practice in Albuquerque weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Albuquerque has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 9% under the New Mexico median.