salary$114,610 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$232,890per year
Jobs in the area1,960people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 14.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Albuquerque, NM area is $114,610 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $77,600 and $232,890.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 14.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.