Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #34 of 51 · NM
11.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,530 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,840
Employment 1,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,660P25 $48,130 Median $59,840P75 $72,520P90 $80,490
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in New Mexico earn between $43,660 and $80,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in New Mexico is $61,530, about 11.7% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $64,370 | $62,300 | 130 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $62,030 | $62,790 | 150 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $60,320 | $66,250 | 280 |
| Farmington, NM | $59,380 | $59,210 | 30 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,370 | $60,230 | 1,070 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $59,150 | $60,650 | 60 |