New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)


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Albuquerque, NM MSA
All Industries
Estimated employment1,950
Mean wage$43.13
Entry wage$24.11
Experienced wage$52.64
25th percentile wage$29.07
50th percentile wage$36.52
75th percentile wage$57.91
Box and Whisker for Lawyers in Albuquerque, NM MSA
Lawyers (23-1011)
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Mean Wage History
  This Occupation Compared to Occupational Group Difference
2014$43.52$35.48 $8.04
2013$42.70$34.81 $7.89
2012$41.89$34.15 $7.74
  This Occupation Compared to All Occupations Difference
2014$43.52$21.15 $22.37
2013$42.70$20.69 $22.01
2012$41.89$20.28 $21.61
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Mean Wage Empl.
Farmington, NM MSA $68.61 50
Las Cruces, NM MSA $57.68 100
Santa Fe, NM MSA $52.82 490
Highest Employment
  Mean Wage Empl.
Albuquerque, NM MSA $43.13 1,950
Santa Fe, NM MSA $52.82 490
Las Cruces, NM MSA $57.68 100
Wages in other areas