How much does a judge make in Albuquerque?
$216,200a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $103.95 an hour or $18,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.95
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $127,000Median: $216,200Highest 10%: $218,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,000 | $61.04 | |
| 25th | $205,400 | $98.75 | |
| Median | $216,200 | $103.95 | |
| 75th | $216,200 | $103.95 | |
| 90th | $218,000 | $104.82 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for judges.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $114,600 |
| Legal Support Worker | $61,510 |
| Title Examiner | $59,820 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $103.95 ($216,200 a year).
Do judges make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $216,200 against $154,000 nationally, 40% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $205,400, so Albuquerque pays 5% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for judge pay?
6 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $127,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,000 or more.
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.