Lawyers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $118,350 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.90
10th percentile $82,720
90th percentile $227,640
Employed locally 150
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,720
    25th
    $95,100
    50th (median)
    $118,350
    75th
    $157,310
    90th
    $227,640

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 213% Median Lawyers salary is 113% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $51,070
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $51,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Las Cruces, NM is $56.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.81 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 21.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $82,720 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,100.