As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for County Attorney in New Mexico is $104,518, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,010 weekly, or $8,710 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for County Attorney in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for County Attorney in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $80,878 to $124,460. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,144) and 75th percentile ($114,957), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,460 per year. This $22,813 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 $80,878 NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $92,144 NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $104,518 NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $114,957 NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $124,460 NM January 01, 2026
25% $92,144 10% $80,878 90% $124,460 75% $114,957 $104,518 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 $104,546 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $111,654 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $107,092 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $112,878 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $111,654 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $111,438 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $105,291 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $111,654 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $108,232 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $111,654 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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