Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New Mexico earn a median salary of $53,820 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 1,600 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $48,750 to $59,530 depending on location.
$53,820
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$59,530
Highest paying metro
$48,750
Lowest paying metro
1,600
Employed in New Mexico
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,530 | $48,730 | $67,700 | 950 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $57,570 | $51,510 | $63,610 | 190 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $56,680 | $45,290 | $70,280 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $51,070 | $46,540 | $63,540 | 140 |
| Northern New Mexico | $49,320 | $45,250 | $59,070 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $48,750 | $44,840 | $66,480 | 50 |