Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Hygienist Salary in New Mexico

Statewide New Mexico figures for dental hygienists.

New Mexico median

$95,940

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025

New Mexico range

$86,300–$99,960

vs. national

-2%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in New Mexico

10 employers have 12 open dental hygienist roles in New Mexico, led by Pacific Dental Services with 3 openings.

Pacific Dental Services3 open Heartland Dental1 open Hero Practice Services1 open Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico1 open Jorge Ferreira DMD, llc1 open Norby Dental1 open Rio Dental and Orthodontics1 open Smile Brands1 open

Dental Hygienist Jobs by City in New Mexico

Albuquerque (6)Santa Fe (5)Farmington Hobbs Las Cruces

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

Dental practices across New Mexico hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in New Mexico right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dental hygienist openings in New Mexico. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in New Mexico?

The New Mexico median for dental hygienists is $95,940 a year, -2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in New Mexico?

The New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in New Mexico. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the New Mexico requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in New Mexico?

The New Mexico listings currently come from 10 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (3), Heartland Dental (1), and Hero Practice Services (1). 7 other employers have openings too.

05Which New Mexico cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the New Mexico listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Albuquerque (6) and Santa Fe (5).