Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $59,530 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $75,450
Employed locally 950
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $59,530
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $75,450

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,560
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $68,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,390
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,850
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,500
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $62,740

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $111,240
    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 Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Albuquerque, NM is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.33 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.4% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.