As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in New Mexico is $80,746, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,553 weekly, or $6,729 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Collections Attorney in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Collections Attorney in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $62,483 to $96,153. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,187) and 75th percentile ($88,811), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,153 per year. This $17,624 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 $62,483 NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $71,187 NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $80,746 NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $88,811 NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $96,153 NM January 01, 2026
25% $71,187 10% $62,483 90% $96,153 75% $88,811 $80,746 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 $80,768 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $86,259 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $82,735 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $87,205 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $86,259 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $86,092 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $81,343 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $86,259 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $83,616 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $86,259 Date Updated January 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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