Lawyers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $115,860 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $55.70
10th percentile $82,530
90th percentile $158,400
Employed locally 510
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,530
    25th
    $98,380
    50th (median)
    $115,860
    75th
    $155,380
    90th
    $158,400

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 155% Median Lawyers salary is 55% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,570
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $58,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Santa Fe, NM is $55.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.16 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 23.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $82,530 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,380.