Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$59,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.77

per hour

Employment

1,740

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

-4.8%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, New Mexico pays 4.8% LESS for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,043

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$43,660

25th

$48,130

Median

$59,840

75th

$72,520

90th

$80,490

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).