As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Clerk in New Mexico is $41,825, equivalent to $20 per hour, $804 weekly, or $3,485 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Clerk in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Clerk in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $34,147 to $49,423. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,806) and 75th percentile ($45,802), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,423 per year. This $7,996 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico City Clerk often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 93 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for City Clerk job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Clerk Salary $34,147 NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Clerk Salary $37,806 NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Clerk Salary $41,825 NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Clerk Salary $45,802 NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Clerk Salary $49,423 NM August 01, 2026
25% $37,806 10% $34,147 90% $49,423 75% $45,802 $41,825 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In almost all cases, the actual title of the clerk reflects the type of municipality he or she works for, thus, instead of simply being known as the clerk, the position is generally referred to as the town clerk, township clerk, city clerk, village clerk, borough clerk, board secretary, or county clerk. Other titles also exist, such as recorder. The office has exi...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $42,594 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $44,959 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $43,636 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $45,989 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $45,742 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $45,786 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $43,782 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $44,890 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $44,302 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $44,730 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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