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Lawyers average salary by city in New Mexico
- Albuquerque$141,000
- Santa Fe$137,140
- Las Cruces$131,390
- Farmington$119,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $141,000 | $114,610 | $90,850 | $102,061 | 96 |
| Santa Fe | $137,140 | $122,430 | $105,980 | $99,612 | 99 |
| Las Cruces | $131,390 | $110,140 | $92,810 | $95,964 | 90 |
| Farmington | $119,340 | $108,090 | $79,730 | $88,269 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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