Scope of practice — what a dentist 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

Dentist Salary in New Mexico

Statewide New Mexico figures for dentists.

New Mexico median

$155,260

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

New Mexico range

$118,560–$226,330

vs. national

-9%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in New Mexico

4 employers have 10 open dentist roles in New Mexico, led by Pacific Dental Services with 5 openings.

Pacific Dental Services5 open Smile Brands2 open Westphalia Holdings2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health1 open

Dentist Jobs by City in New Mexico

Albuquerque (5)Farmington (2)Santa Fe (1)Hobbs Las Cruces

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental 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 dentist jobs are open in New Mexico right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 10 live dentist openings in New Mexico. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in New Mexico?

The New Mexico median for dentists is $155,260 a year, -9% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in New Mexico?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in New Mexico?

The New Mexico listings currently come from 4 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (5), Smile Brands (2), and Westphalia Holdings (2). 1 other employer has openings too.

05Which New Mexico cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the New Mexico listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Albuquerque (5), Farmington (2), and Santa Fe (1).