How much does a County Attorney make in New Mexico? The average County Attorney salary in New Mexico is $105,768 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $90,862 and $122,530. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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 $77,292 NM March 26, 2024
25th Percentile County Attorney Salary $90,862 NM March 26, 2024
50th Percentile County Attorney Salary $105,768 NM March 26, 2024
75th Percentile County Attorney Salary $122,530 NM March 26, 2024
90th Percentile County Attorney Salary $137,792 NM March 26, 2024
25% $90,862 10% $77,292 90% $137,792 75% $122,530 $105,768 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 $99,917 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $106,685 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $102,326 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $107,833 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $106,685 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $106,456 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $100,605 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $106,685 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $103,359 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $106,685 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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