Dental Hygienists Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$96,410
National Median
$94,260
Employment
1,400
Entry Level (10th)
$80,020
Top Earners (90th)
$103,000
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $2,150 more than the national median for dental hygienistss.
There are 1.625 dental hygienists jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 1.14).
Other States for Dental Hygienists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $129,760 | 770 |
| District of Columbia | $127,900 | 330 |
| Washington | $125,370 | 5,140 |
| California | $121,080 | 22,940 |
| Oregon | $118,280 | 3,640 |
| Colorado | $106,730 | 4,470 |
| Maryland | $105,140 | 3,780 |
| Nevada | $103,160 | 2,040 |
| New Jersey | $102,600 | 6,030 |
| Massachusetts | $100,790 | 6,780 |
| Delaware | $99,720 | 590 |
| Vermont | $99,490 | 520 |
| Minnesota | $98,970 | 4,660 |
| Virginia | $98,880 | 3,580 |
| Arizona | $97,530 | 5,040 |
| Hawaii | $96,770 | 1,060 |
| New Hampshire | $96,740 | 1,540 |
| Illinois | $96,490 | 8,740 |
| Connecticut | $96,270 | 3,320 |
| Oklahoma | $95,860 | 2,750 |