How much does a lawyer make in Santa Fe?
$122,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $58.86 an hour or $10,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.86
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,000Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $179,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 | $43.27 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.95 | |
| Median | $122,400 | $58.86 | |
| 75th | $142,900 | $68.69 | |
| 90th | $179,200 | $86.16 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $114,600 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $110,100 |
| Farmington, NM | $108,100 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Title Examiner | $63,790 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $58.86 ($122,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
No: $122,400 against $159,700 nationally, 23% less.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $119,700, so Santa Fe pays 2% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for lawyer pay?
195 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,200 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.