Lawyers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #36 of 51 · NM
25.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $138,250 ≈ $66/hr
Median annual salary $119,680
Employment 3,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,100P25 $95,910 Median $119,680P75 $157,870P90 $232,890
About 80% of lawyerss in New Mexico earn between $76,100 and $232,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in New Mexico is $138,250, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $133,470 | $136,590 | 360 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $122,430 | $137,140 | 530 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $115,190 | $131,200 | 180 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $114,610 | $141,000 | 1,960 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $110,140 | $131,390 | 190 |
| Farmington, NM | $108,090 | $119,340 | 100 |