verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Lawyer Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$119,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.54/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
3,380
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$129,788 #33 of 51

Lawyer pay in New Mexico, explained

Lawyers in New Mexico earn a median of $119,680 per year ($57.54 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $76,100, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $232,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $119,680 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $119,680 is worth about $129,788 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #33 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,100
$36.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$119,680
$57.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$232,890
$111.97/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $119,680 $129,788
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$48,840
Texas $154,200 $158,876 −$34,520
Arizona $134,260 $133,357 −$14,580
Utah $132,830 $134,356 −$13,150
Oklahoma $103,060 $117,323 +$16,620

Lawyer in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in New Mexico?

Lawyers in New Mexico earn a median of $119,680 per year ($57.54 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay lawyers well?

At $119,680, New Mexico pays 25% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 3,380 work in the state.

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