Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,660; the top 10% earn over $80,490. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$41,600 median in New Mexico
- Intelligence Analysts$86,840 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$119,680 median in New Mexico
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $59,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,660 and the top 10% earn over $80,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.