As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cosmetic Dentist in New Mexico is $166,968, equivalent to $80 per hour, $3,211 weekly, or $13,914 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cosmetic Dentist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cosmetic Dentist in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $153,913 to $214,326. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($160,134) and 75th percentile ($191,757), while top earners (90th percentile) make $214,326 per year. This $31,623 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Skills, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Cosmetic Dentist often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 39 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Cosmetic Dentist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cosmetic Dentist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $153,913 NM April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $160,134 NM April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $166,968 NM April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $191,757 NM April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary $214,326 NM April 01, 2026
25% $160,134 10% $153,913 90% $214,326 75% $191,757 $166,968 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cosmetic Dentist ?

Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of marketing to patients. The American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentis...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $162,285 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $173,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $166,236 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $175,218 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $173,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $172,982 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $163,440 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $173,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $168,006 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $173,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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