Lawyer Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Lawyer make in New Mexico?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Lawyer in New Mexico is $125,967. While Salary.com is seeing that Lawyer salary in New Mexico can go up to $163,365 or down to $88,039, but most earn between $106,114 and $145,542. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Annual
Salary 		Monthly
Pay 		Weekly
Pay 		Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,542 $12,129 $2,799 $70
Average $125,967 $10,497 $2,422 $61
25th Percentile $106,114 $8,843 $2,041 $51
25% $106,114 10% $88,039 90% $163,365 75% $145,542 $125,967 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Highest Paying Cities for Lawyer in New Mexico

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Lawyer profession are Capulin, Des Moines, Folsom, Raton, Santa Fe, Tesuque, Glorieta, Albuquerque, Kirtland Afb, and Corrales.

Cities Salary
Capulin $130,885
Des Moines $130,885
Folsom $130,885
Raton $130,885
Santa Fe $129,109
Tesuque $129,109
Glorieta $128,562
Albuquerque $128,426
Kirtland Afb $128,426
Corrales $128,289

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What does Lawyer do?

Lawyer is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being a Lawyer researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Lawyer represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Lawyer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Lawyer typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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