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

Paralegal Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$59,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.77/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,740
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,894 #19 of 51

Paralegal pay in New Mexico, explained

Paralegals in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $43,660, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $80,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $59,840 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $59,840 is worth about $64,894 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #19 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,660
$20.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,840
$28.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,490
$38.70/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $59,840 $64,894
Colorado $78,190 $75,874 −$18,350
Utah $63,220 $63,946 −$3,380
Texas $62,310 $64,199 −$2,470
Arizona $61,630 $61,216 −$1,790
Oklahoma $53,170 $60,528 +$6,670

Paralegal in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in New Mexico?

Paralegals in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay paralegals well?

At $59,840, New Mexico pays 5% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 1,740 work in the state.

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