How much does a lawyer make in Albuquerque?
$114,600a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $55.10 an hour or $9,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.10
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 222 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,600Median: $114,600Highest 10%: $232,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,600 | $37.31 | |
| 25th | $90,850 | $43.68 | |
| Median | $114,600 | $55.10 | |
| 75th | $168,300 | $80.91 | |
| 90th | $232,900 | $111.97 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $122,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $110,100 |
| Farmington, NM | $108,100 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $216,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $61,510 |
| Title Examiner | $59,820 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $55.10 ($114,600 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $114,600 against $159,700 nationally, 28% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $119,700, so Albuquerque pays 4% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for lawyer pay?
222 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $232,900 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.