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Dentist Salary in Mexico

The Mexico median is $104,659 per year, with observed city pay up to Monterrey at $74,084.

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Dentist pay in Mexico: Monterrey leads, Guadalajara trails

The Mexico national median for a dentist is $1,780,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $1,230,000 in Guadalajara to $1,260,000 in Monterrey (1×).

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Restorative care, Radiography, and Patient care.

A modeled national band runs about $1,219,300–$2,465,300 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Mexican city.

Monterrey sits -29% vs the national median; Guadalajara sits -31%. Relocating inside Mexico for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Mexico shows about 3.8% CPI in 2025. A dentist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Dentist pay data in Mexico

Start with the national median ($1,780,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Mexico hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $1,219,300 (10th) → $1,780,000 (median) → $2,465,300 (90th). Monterrey’s observed median is $1,260,000, with a local band about $894,000–$1,790,000. If an offer is “at the Mexico median” but the job is in Monterrey, you may still be under local market.

National median
$104,659
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,720
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$74,084
Monterrey, MX
Hourly (national)
$50.32
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in Mexico

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Monterrey, MX$74,084
Guadalajara, MX$72,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in Mexico?
The national median is about $1,780,000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about $1,230,000 to $1,260,000.
Which Mexico city pays dentists the most?
Monterrey, MX leads observed metros at about $1,260,000 per year (-29% vs national).
Which Mexico city pays dentists the least?
Among observed cities, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $1,230,000 per year.
How many Mexico cities have dentist salary data?
2 metros list observed dentist percentiles in MXN on this site.
Is dentist in demand in Mexico?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +4% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Mexican industry mix.