How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in New Mexico?
$59,840a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in New Mexico. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,660Median: $59,840Highest 10%: $80,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $72,520 | $34.87 | |
| 90th | $80,490 | $38.70 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $64,370 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $60,320 |
| Farmington, NM | $59,380 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $59,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
| 31. Louisiana | $60,250 |
| 32. New Mexico | $59,840 |
| 33. Kentucky | $59,830 |
| 34. North Dakota | $59,430 |
| 35. West Virginia | $59,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $28.77 ($59,840 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $59,840 against $62,890 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $64,370 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.