As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in New Mexico is $80,703, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,552 weekly, or $6,725 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Collections Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Collections Attorney in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $62,314 to $95,973. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,078) and 75th percentile ($88,696), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,973 per year. This $17,618 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Collections Attorney often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Collections Attorney 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
Collections Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $62,314 NM October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $71,078 NM October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $80,703 NM October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $88,696 NM October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $95,973 NM October 01, 2026
25% $71,078 10% $62,314 90% $95,973 75% $88,696 $80,703 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Collections Attorney ?

Debt collection is the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses. An organization that specializes in debt collection is known as a collection agency or debt collector. Most collection agencies operate as agents of creditors and collect debts for a fee or percentage of the total amount owed....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $80,439 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $84,905 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $82,407 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $86,850 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $86,384 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $86,467 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $82,682 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $84,776 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $83,665 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $84,473 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Collections Attorney

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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