OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 13, 2026
Full Time Dental Assistant
Southwest Dental · Rio Rancho, NM
Hourly pay
$24.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$960
Annualized
$49,920
vs. New Mexico median
+14%
Dental Assistant: $21.00/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $22.00–$26.00/hr |
| Posted | October 13, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
Southwest dental is a small business in rio rancho, nm. We are agile, customer-centric and professional. Our work environment includes: * modern office setting \`\`\`duties\`\`\` - assist the dentist during dental procedures - prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment - take and develop dental x-rays -…
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02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
14% above the New Mexico median.
Dental Assistant jobs in New Mexico pay a median of $21.00/hr, with the middle half between $20.50 and $23.00. This one pays $24.00/hr.
P25
$21
P50
$21
P75
$23
YOU
THIS JOB $24.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PAY IN NEW MEXICO
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|---|---|---|---|
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