How much does a lawyer make in New Mexico?
$119,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in New Mexico. That is $57.54 an hour or $9,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.54
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,100Median: $119,700Highest 10%: $232,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| 25th | $95,910 | $46.11 | |
| Median | $119,700 | $57.54 | |
| 75th | $157,900 | $75.90 | |
| 90th | $232,900 | $111.97 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $122,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $114,600 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $110,100 |
| Farmington, NM | $108,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
| 37. New Mexico | $119,700 |
| 38. Maine | $113,100 |
| 39. Nebraska | $109,200 |
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $57.54 ($119,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $119,700 against $159,700 nationally, 25% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for lawyer pay?
New Mexico ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays lawyers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $122,400 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.