Lawyers Salary in New Mexico
Lawyers in New Mexico earn a median of $119,680 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,100; the top 10% earn over $232,890. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Labor Relations Specialists$83,770 median in New Mexico
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$80,800 median in New Mexico
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$205,400 median in New Mexico
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83,540 median in New Mexico
- Compliance Managers$123,550 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in New Mexico
How much do lawyers make in New Mexico?
The median is $119,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,100 and the top 10% earn over $232,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.