Lawyers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Lawyers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $111,377 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.3% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 3,090 lawyers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $98,800 to $118,350 depending on location.
$111,377
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$118,350
Highest paying metro
$98,800
Lowest paying metro
3,090
Employed in New Mexico
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Lawyers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $118,350 | $95,100 | $157,310 | 150 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $115,860 | $98,380 | $155,380 | 510 |
| Northern New Mexico | $112,650 | $80,830 | $156,130 | 130 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $111,360 | $95,680 | $144,580 | 270 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $111,240 | $93,340 | $164,410 | 1,950 |
| Farmington, NM | $98,800 | $83,230 | $122,440 | 80 |