Lawyers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $177,720 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Farmington earn between $79,730 and $133,320.
- $65K10th
- $80K25th
- $108KMedian
- $133K75th
- $178K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,340 | $9,945 | $57.38 |
| Median | $108,090 | $9,008 | $51.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,730 | $6,644 | $38.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,320 | $11,110 | $64.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Lawyers in Farmington earn 14% less than the New Mexico average ($138,250) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $119,340 | $108,090 | $64,710 | $177,720 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $138,250 | $119,680 | $76,100 | $232,890 | 3,380 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $119,340, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $88,269 a year, or $7,356 a month and $3,395 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Farmington a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Farmington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $119,340 buys what about $136,067 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 4th of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($141,000).
- Albuquerque$141,000
- Santa Fe$137,140
- Las Cruces$131,390
- Farmington$119,340
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Farmington: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Farmington?
$57.38 an hour on average, and $51.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $88,269 a year ($7,356 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,340.
Do lawyers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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