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Public Defender salaries in New Mexico

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Public Defender roles in New Mexico, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Public Defender postings in New Mexico

  1. Public Defender 5 (3372)Law Offices Of The Public Defender · Las Cruces, NM · $88.4K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Public Defender 4 (33230)Law Offices Of The Public Defender · Albuquerque, NM · $80.1K–$154K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  3. Public Defender 5 (40350)Law Offices Of The Public Defender · Albuquerque, NM · $88.4K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  4. Public Defender 2 (3400)Law Offices Of The Public Defender · Ruidoso, NM · $65.4K–$125K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Public Defender 3 (3280 & 26985)Law Offices Of The Public Defender · Albuquerque, NM · $73.3K–$140K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Public Defender pay in other places

  1. United States$107K median · $95.4K–$129K typical · 19 postingsUnited States: middle half $95.4K–$129K, median $107K
  2. Washington$97.3K median · $96.9K–$232K typical · 4 postingsWashington: middle half $96.9K–$232K, median $97.3K
  3. Albuquerque, NM$107K median · $95.4K–$117K typical · 4 postingsAlbuquerque, NM: middle half $95.4K–$117K, median $107K
  4. Spokane, WA$232K median · $96.9K–$232K typical · 3 postingsSpokane, WA: middle half $96.9K–$232K, median $232K
  5. Arkansas$88.1K median · $88.1K–$107K typical · 3 postingsArkansas: middle half $88.1K–$107K, median $88.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Public Defender make in New Mexico?

The median posted base pay for Public Defender jobs in New Mexico is $107K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Public Defender pay range in New Mexico?

The middle half of postings list $95.4K–$117K. The top 10% list $129K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $95.4K or less.

How does New Mexico pay compare with all Public Defender jobs?

The median here is $107K, against $108K across all 27 postings for the role.

How many Public Defender jobs in New Mexico list pay?

9 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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