Paralegal Salary in New Mexico
Based on 2K+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$59,840
$28.769/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
-3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $80K
2K employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,660 |
| 25th percentile | $48,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,840 |
| 75th percentile | $72,520 |
| 90th percentile | $80,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,320 |
| 2023 | $52,000 |
| 2024 | $56,620 |
| 2025 | $59,840 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,320 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $56,620 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $59,840 | $62,104 |