As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in Minnesota is $115,435, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,220 weekly, or $9,620 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $89,154 to $137,307. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,678) and 75th percentile ($126,884), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,307 per year. This $25,206 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, Minnesota County Attorney often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for County 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
County Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile County Attorney Salary $89,154 MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $101,678 MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $115,435 MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $126,884 MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $137,307 MN July 01, 2026
25% $101,678 10% $89,154 90% $137,307 75% $126,884 $115,435 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a County Attorney ?

A county attorney in many areas of the United States is the chief legal officer for a county or local judicial district. It is usually an elected position. The role of the county attorney can be similar to or complementary to that of a local state's attorney, commonwealth's attorney or district attorney. In some jurisdictions, the county attorney oversees the operations of local prosecutors with respect to violations of county ordinances. In other jurisdictions, the county attorney prosecutes traffic matters and/or misdemeanors. In some states the county attorney prosecutes violations of ...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $121,646 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $123,080 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $114,338 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $116,608 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $114,023 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $112,147 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $121,707 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $114,455 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $114,340 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $114,403 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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