Legal Occupations Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #32 of 51 · NM
21.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $109,100 ≈ $52/hr
Median annual salary $88,510
Employment 6,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,470P25 $62,480 Median $88,510P75 $131,850P90 $200,270
About 80% of legal occupationss in New Mexico earn between $46,470 and $200,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in New Mexico is $109,100, about 21.8% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $100,910 | $109,530 | 690 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $100,400 | $110,490 | 950 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $93,050 | $107,080 | 350 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $83,770 | $110,690 | 3,480 |
| Farmington, NM | $82,510 | $100,710 | 180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $74,900 | $100,320 | 400 |