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Lawyers in New Mexico earned a median of $119,680 a year ($57.54 an hour) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $159,670; 3,380 were employed there, ranking #38 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $119,680 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $138,250 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $57.54 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $76,100 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $95,910 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $157,870 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $232,890 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 3,380 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.876 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.80 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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