Lawyers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for lawyers is $57.54 an hour ($119,680 a year). About 3,380 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). New Mexico ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.59 | $76,100 |
| 25% of workers | $46.11 | $95,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.54 | $119,680 |
| 75% of workers | $75.90 | $157,870 |
| 90% of workers | $111.97 | $232,890 |
Lawyers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $122,430 | 530 |
| Albuquerque | $114,610 | 1,960 |
| Las Cruces | $110,140 | 190 |
| Farmington | $108,090 | 100 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $67,990 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $67,930 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,610 |
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