As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Office Receptionist in New Mexico is $41,005, equivalent to $20 per hour, $789 weekly, or $3,417 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Office Receptionist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Office Receptionist in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $35,138 to $48,944. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,934) and 75th percentile ($45,161), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,944 per year. This $7,227 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Appointment Scheduling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Dental Office Receptionist often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 79 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Dental Office Receptionist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Office Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $35,138 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $37,934 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $41,005 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $45,161 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $48,944 NM September 01, 2026
25% $37,934 10% $35,138 90% $48,944 75% $45,161 $41,005 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Office Receptionist ?

A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $43,043 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $45,433 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $44,096 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $46,474 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $46,225 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $46,269 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $44,244 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $45,364 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $44,770 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $45,202 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Dental Office Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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