Lawyers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $111,240 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.48
10th percentile $69,250
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,950
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,250
    25th
    $93,340
    50th (median)
    $111,240
    75th
    $164,410

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 164% Median Lawyers salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $153,130
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $147,160
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,560
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $138,950
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $133,280

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,530
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $57,130
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $172,990
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $60,340
    Judicial Law Clerks $66,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Albuquerque, NM is $53.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.97 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 26.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $69,250 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,340.