Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in New Mexico
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in New Mexico earn a median of $205,400 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $205,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,260; the top 10% earn over $218,030. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$80,800 median in New Mexico
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$119,680 median in New Mexico
- Labor Relations Specialists$83,770 median in New Mexico
- Compliance Managers$123,550 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$110,180 median in New Mexico
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in New Mexico
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in New Mexico?
The median is $205,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,260 and the top 10% earn over $218,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 41 (+33% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.