According to the NMWS, New Mexico is among the top ten states in the country for its general dentists’ average annual wage. NMWS state that the average mean wage for a dentist in New Mexico is $170,570 while nationally, OOH states an average annual wage of $158,310. Additionally, my county in New Mexico has an average annual wage of $160,390, lower than the state average, but higher than the national average. Of course, a dentist with experience will likely make a much higher salary than a new graduate, however, due to the number of job openings a new graduate can expect to find a job without having much work experience. Hence, a new graduate like I’ll be at the time can expect a wage of around $160,390 within my first few years as a
