Lawyer Salary in New Mexico
Based on 3K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$119,680
$57.538/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
-11.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $233K
3K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,100 |
| 25th percentile | $95,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,680 |
| 75th percentile | $157,870 |
| 90th percentile | $232,890 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,020 |
| 2023 | $97,240 |
| 2024 | $112,500 |
| 2025 | $119,680 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $91,020 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $97,240 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $112,500 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $119,680 | $134,712 |