As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in New Mexico is $104,469, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,009 weekly, or $8,706 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $80,676 to $124,250. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,015) and 75th percentile ($114,823), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,250 per year. This $22,808 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 County Attorney often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $80,676 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $92,015 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $104,469 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $114,823 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $124,250 NM September 01, 2026
25% $92,015 10% $80,676 90% $124,250 75% $114,823 $104,469 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $103,861 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $109,627 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $106,401 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $112,138 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $111,537 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $111,644 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $106,756 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $109,460 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $108,025 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $109,069 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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