Lawyer Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in New Mexico
$119,680
$57.54 an hour
10th percentile
$76,100
90th percentile
$232,890
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,380
The median annual wage for lawyers in New Mexico was $119,680 in May 2025, $39,990 (25%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $95,910 (25th percentile) and $157,870 (75th percentile).
New Mexico ranks 37 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,100 | $36.59 |
| 25th | $95,910 | $46.11 |
| 50th (median) | $119,680 | $57.54 |
| 75th | $157,870 | $75.90 |
| 90th | $232,890 | $111.97 |
| Mean (average) | $138,250 | $66.47 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.