Lawyers Salary in New Mexico (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,380 employed

Annual Mean

$138,250

$66.47/hr

Annual Median

$119,680

$57.54/hr

Bottom 10%

$76,100

$36.59/hr

Top 10%

$232,890

$111.97/hr

Location vs National Average

New Mexico

$138,250

Difference

-25.6% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$76,100	$36.59/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$95,910	$46.11/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$119,680	$57.54/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$157,870	$75.90/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$232,890	$111.97/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$76K

25th

$96K

Median

$120K

75th

$158K

90th

$233K

New Mexico has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 3,380), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New Mexico, Lawyers salaries range from $76,100 at the 10th percentile to $232,890 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $156,790 (131% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New Mexico

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

How Lawyers Compares in New Mexico

The average Lawyers salary of $138,250 in New Mexico ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 3,380 Lawyerss employed in New Mexico.