DOL Median (Albuquerque, NM)
$143,760
vs National
+10.6%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$152,936
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$143,760
+10.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Albuquerque, NM earns $143,760 in nominal terms, which is 10.6% above the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $152,936 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albuquerque, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DR. DENTAL OF NEW MEXICO | $150,000 | 1 |
| Dental Dreams LLC | $150,000 | 186 |
| Family Smiles LLC | $150,000 | 11 |
| AMAZING GRACE FAMILY DENTISTRY, PC | $144,000 | 5 |
| Apex Dental LLC | $144,000 | 20 |
| BIRNER DENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $132,000 | 35 |
| Community Dental | $130,000 | 8 |
| PEPPERMINT DENTAL - MONTGOMERY LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| TRUCARE DENTAL GROUP | $120,000 | 1 |
| SMALL SMILES OF EAST ALBUQUERQUE, P.C. | $120,000 | 2 |
| Peppermint Dental Montgomery | $80,870 | 1 |
| PEPPERMINT DENTAL RIO BRAVO, PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dentists, General make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median Dentists, General salary in Albuquerque, NM is $143,760 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Albuquerque, NM a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Albuquerque, NM earns 10.6% more than the national median of $130,000, or $152,936 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.