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Legal Secretary Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$27.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,071/year ($3,923/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 15th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 1,400 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $57,800 a year — though pay ranges from $41,060 for newcomers to $71,800 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,400 Legal Secretary jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Legal Secretary salary of $57,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,071 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $57,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,756 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,422 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,551 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,071 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in New Mexico?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in New Mexico is $57,800 per year ($27.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,210 and $65,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $57,800, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $47,071 per year ($3,923 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,400 Legal Secretary jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.