How much does a court make in New Mexico?
$46,960a year
Median yearly pay for courts in New Mexico. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,230Median: $46,960Highest 10%: $57,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| Median | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 90th | $57,970 | $27.87 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $47,720 |
| Farmington, NM | $47,360 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,740 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 26. Iowa | $48,280 |
| 27. Ohio | $48,030 |
| 28. Florida | $47,100 |
| 29. New Mexico | $46,960 |
| 30. Illinois | $46,920 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $46,590 |
| 32. Texas | $46,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.58 ($46,960 a year).
Do courts make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $46,960 against $48,700 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for court pay?
New Mexico ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays courts the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $47,720 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.