As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in North Dakota is $111,430, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,143 weekly, or $9,286 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 North Dakota vary widely, spanning from $86,061 to $132,544. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,151) and 75th percentile ($122,482), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,544 per year. This $24,331 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, North Dakota County Attorney often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 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 $86,061 ND July 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $98,151 ND July 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $111,430 ND July 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,482 ND July 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $132,544 ND July 01, 2026
25% $98,151 10% $86,061 90% $132,544 75% $122,482 $111,430 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 Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $118,131 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $114,301 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $115,968 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $115,622 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $118,121 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $118,398 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $119,383 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $119,328 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $119,101 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $118,146 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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