salary$82,120 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,730per year
Jobs in the area120people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 18.5% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Las Cruces, NM area is $82,120 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $76,360 and $98,730.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 18.5% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.