What are the main factors that influence an Associate City Attorney's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate City Attorney?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate City Attorney roles, with salaries approximately 16% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate City Attorney's salary?

An Associate City Attorney's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,968 for beginners, reaching about $116,084 at mid-level, and approach $122,437 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate City Attorney?

Associate City Attorney salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate City Attorney roles are District of Columbia $142,024, California $141,485, Massachusetts $139,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate City Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Associate City Attorney level roles vary by specialization: Assistant City Attorney: $286,798; Associate Attorney (Corporate): $193,895; Deputy City Attorney: $187,133; Associate Attorney Temporary: $136,974; Associate Attorney, Antitrust: $135,096.

Associate City Attorney Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Associate City Attorney make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate City Attorney in New Mexico is $118,806 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, an Associate City Attorney's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,917 to $131,875
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,092

10% $96,092

50% (Median) $118,806

90% $143,773

Associate City Attorney Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,875	$10,990	$2,536	$63
Average	$118,806	$9,901	$2,285	$57
25th Percentile	$106,917	$8,910	$2,056	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Associate City Attorney Salaries

An Associate City Attorney's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate City Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate City Attorney's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $111,968
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,342
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,084
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,622
Expert (over 8 years): $122,437

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Associate City Attorney	less than 1 year	$111,968
Early Career Level Associate City Attorney	1-2 years	$112,342
Mid-Level Level Associate City Attorney	2-4 years	$116,084
Senior-Level Level Associate City Attorney	5-8 years	$120,622
Expert Level Associate City Attorney	over 8 years	$122,437

How Do Associate City Attorney Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate City Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,024.
California: $141,485.
Massachusetts: $139,600.

District of Columbia $142,024 California $141,485 Massachusetts $139,600 Washington $139,086 New Jersey $139,035 Alaska $138,856 Connecticut $137,085 New York $136,367

Hawaii $134,071 Rhode Island $132,993 Maryland $132,262 Minnesota $131,262 Colorado $130,877 Illinois $130,749 Oregon $130,261 Delaware $129,902

New Hampshire $129,676 Virginia $129,171 Pennsylvania $127,696 Nevada $126,952 North Dakota $126,708 Michigan $126,323 Wisconsin $126,182 Vermont $125,900

Texas $125,117 Maine $125,066 Arizona $124,989 Ohio $124,899 Georgia $123,719 Indiana $123,129 Wyoming $123,014 Utah $122,834

Iowa $122,757 Kansas $122,142 Louisiana $121,962 North Carolina $121,898 Missouri $121,872 Florida $121,372 Montana $121,103 Nebraska $120,846

Kentucky $120,705 South Carolina $120,192 Tennessee $119,871 Idaho $119,743 New Mexico $118,806 Oklahoma $118,601 Alabama $117,844 South Dakota $116,575

Arkansas $115,882 West Virginia $115,510 Mississippi $114,394

Top Paying Cities for Associate City Attorney

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $120,071
Belen: $119,403
Bernalillo: $120,284

Algodones, NM $120,071

Belen, NM $119,403

Bernalillo, NM $120,284

Bluewater, NM $117,758

Bosque, NM $118,526

Casa Blanca, NM $118,794

Cedar Crest, NM $120,384

Cedarvale, NM $115,664

Cerrillos, NM $120,158

Claunch, NM $115,235

Coyote, NM $118,388

Cuba, NM $118,198

Cubero, NM $119,057

Edgewood, NM $119,847

Estancia, NM $118,418

Gallina, NM $117,769

Counselor, NM $117,842

Grants, NM $117,624

Milan, NM $118,095

Isleta, NM $120,491

Jarales, NM $119,287

Jemez Pueblo, NM $119,494

Jemez Springs, NM $119,126

Laguna, NM $119,639

La Jara, NM $118,066

La Joya, NM $117,793

Lindrith, NM $117,651

Los Lunas, NM $120,035

Mcintosh, NM $119,069

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $118,277

Moriarty, NM $118,669

Mountainair, NM $117,389

Nageezi, NM $117,685

New Laguna, NM $118,999

Paguate, NM $119,080

Pena Blanca, NM $120,410

Peralta, NM $120,225

Placitas, NM $120,287

Ponderosa, NM $119,343

Prewitt, NM $117,723

Regina, NM $117,805

Sandia Park, NM $120,081

Corrales, NM $120,534

San Fidel, NM $118,357

San Rafael, NM $117,853

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $120,083

San Ysidro, NM $119,921

Stanley, NM $118,653

Tijeras, NM $120,097

Tome, NM $119,875

Torreon, NM $119,476

Veguita, NM $118,517

Willard, NM $117,177

Youngsville, NM $118,422

Bosque Farms, NM $120,446

Clines Corners, NM $117,935

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $120,174

Cochiti Lake, NM $120,330

Albuquerque, NM $120,602

Kirtland Afb, NM $120,602

Rio Rancho, NM $120,405

Gallup, NM $117,893

Brimhall, NM $117,560

Church Rock, NM $117,615

Continental Divide, NM $117,531

Crownpoint, NM $117,629

Fence Lake, NM $117,104

Fort Wingate, NM $117,574

Gamerco, NM $117,771

Mentmore, NM $117,589

Mexican Springs, NM $117,575

Ramah, NM $117,360

Rehoboth, NM $117,653

Thoreau, NM $117,660

Tohatchi, NM $117,552

Vanderwagen, NM $117,575

Zuni, NM $117,547

Navajo, NM $117,707

Jamestown, NM $117,415

Pinehill, NM $117,268

Sheep Springs, NM $117,679

Smith Lake, NM $118,118

Yatahey, NM $117,637

Farmington, NM $118,202

Aztec, NM $118,420

Blanco, NM $117,867

Bloomfield, NM $117,728

Flora Vista, NM $118,324

Fruitland, NM $117,584

Kirtland, NM $118,325

La Plata, NM $118,368

Navajo Dam, NM $118,315

Shiprock, NM $118,151

Waterflow, NM $118,091

Newcomb, NM $117,607

Sanostee, NM $117,681

Santa Fe, NM $121,218

Abiquiu, NM $117,902

Alcalde, NM $119,956

Amalia, NM $117,723

Arroyo Hondo, NM $117,557

Arroyo Seco, NM $117,693

Canjilon, NM $117,538

Canones, NM $118,609

Carson, NM $118,007

Cebolla, NM $117,607

Cerro, NM $117,642

Chama, NM $118,123

Chamisal, NM $119,638

Chimayo, NM $120,478

Cordova, NM $120,274

Costilla, NM $118,216

Taos Ski Valley, NM $117,320

Dixon, NM $119,523

Dulce, NM $118,120

El Prado, NM $117,797

El Rito, NM $118,337

Embudo, NM $118,909

Espanola, NM $120,332

Glorieta, NM $120,751

Hernandez, NM $119,213

Ilfeld, NM $119,636

La Madera, NM $118,129

Lamy, NM $120,291

Llano, NM $119,395

Los Alamos, NM $120,575

White Rock, NM $120,802

Medanales, NM $119,345

Ojo Caliente, NM $118,644

Los Ojos, NM $117,833

Pecos, NM $120,375

Penasco, NM $118,951

Petaca, NM $117,429

Questa, NM $117,766

Ranchos De Taos, NM $118,387

Red River, NM $117,430

Ribera, NM $118,186

Rowe, NM $119,749

San Cristobal, NM $117,426

San Jose, NM $119,454

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $120,038

Santa Cruz, NM $120,437

Serafina, NM $117,887

Taos, NM $117,729

Tererro, NM $120,760

Tesuque, NM $121,218

Tierra Amarilla, NM $117,729

Trampas, NM $118,854

Tres Piedras, NM $117,397

Truchas, NM $119,938

Vadito, NM $118,795

Valdez, NM $117,515

Vallecitos, NM $117,422

Velarde, NM $119,343

Villanueva, NM $117,957

Spaceport City, NM $115,552

Las Vegas, NM $116,957

Angel Fire, NM $117,302

Anton Chico, NM $116,754

Buena Vista, NM $117,826

Chacon, NM $117,910

Cimarron, NM $117,118

Cleveland, NM $118,746

Eagle Nest, NM $117,207

Guadalupita, NM $117,729

Holman, NM $118,443

La Loma, NM $116,558

Maxwell, NM $117,158

Miami, NM $116,905

Mills, NM $116,490

Montezuma, NM $119,349

Mora, NM $118,913

Mosquero, NM $116,389

Ocate, NM $117,032

Ojo Feliz, NM $117,340

Rainsville, NM $117,855

Raton, NM $117,453

Rociada, NM $119,409

Roy, NM $116,515

Sapello, NM $118,373

Solano, NM $116,373

Springer, NM $116,854

Ute Park, NM $117,174

Valmora, NM $116,858

Wagon Mound, NM $116,725

Watrous, NM $116,898

Socorro, NM $116,627

Aragon, NM $116,980

Datil, NM $116,498

Lemitar, NM $117,170

Luna, NM $117,188

Magdalena, NM $116,507

Pie Town, NM $116,895

Polvadera, NM $117,452

Quemado, NM $117,138

Reserve, NM $116,927

San Acacia, NM $117,646

San Antonio, NM $115,982

Truth Or Consequences, NM $115,958

Arrey, NM $115,938

Caballo, NM $116,018

Derry, NM $115,428

Elephant Butte, NM $116,259

Garfield, NM $115,093

Hatch, NM $113,248

Monticello, NM $115,951

Rincon, NM $112,597

Salem, NM $114,734

Williamsburg, NM $116,104

Winston, NM $116,036

Las Cruces, NM $111,123

White Sands Missile Range, NM $111,487

Santa Teresa, NM $112,298

Playas, NM $116,494

Animas, NM $116,780

Anthony, NM $112,271

Arenas Valley, NM $116,573

Bayard, NM $116,465

Berino, NM $111,762

Buckhorn, NM $116,586

Santa Clara, NM $116,669

Chamberino, NM $111,878

Cliff, NM $116,451

Columbus, NM $116,138

Deming, NM $116,165

Dona Ana, NM $111,127

Fairacres, NM $111,459

Faywood, NM $116,111

Fort Bayard, NM $116,558

Gila, NM $116,279

Glenwood, NM $116,371

Hachita, NM $116,138

Hanover, NM $116,163

Hillsboro, NM $115,925

Hurley, NM $116,387

La Mesa, NM $113,248

Lordsburg, NM $116,408

Mesilla, NM $111,125

Mesilla Park, NM $111,137

Mesquite, NM $111,232

Mimbres, NM $116,255

Mule Creek, NM $116,569

Organ, NM $111,195

Pinos Altos, NM $116,449

Radium Springs, NM $111,170

Redrock, NM $116,152

Rodeo, NM $116,927

San Miguel, NM $111,190

Silver City, NM $116,450

Sunland Park, NM $111,700

Tyrone, NM $116,795

Vado, NM $111,277

Chaparral, NM $112,680

Clovis, NM $116,227

Cannon Afb, NM $115,970

Broadview, NM $115,888

Causey, NM $115,689

Crossroads, NM $115,415

Dora, NM $115,964

Elida, NM $115,483

Floyd, NM $115,764

Fort Sumner, NM $115,670

Grady, NM $115,999

House, NM $115,906

Kenna, NM $115,484

Lingo, NM $115,682

Melrose, NM $115,925

Milnesand, NM $115,438

Pep, NM $115,596

Portales, NM $116,019

Rogers, NM $115,628

Saint Vrain, NM $116,000

Taiban, NM $115,630

Texico, NM $116,045

Yeso, NM $115,211

Roswell, NM $115,344

Artesia, NM $115,573

Caprock, NM $115,338

Carlsbad, NM $115,648

Dexter, NM $115,426

Eunice, NM $115,751

Hagerman, NM $115,484

Hobbs, NM $115,920

Hope, NM $115,061

Jal, NM $115,615

Lake Arthur, NM $115,293

Lakewood, NM $115,465

Loco Hills, NM $115,678

Loving, NM $115,619

Lovington, NM $115,809

Mcdonald, NM $115,493

Malaga, NM $115,506

Maljamar, NM $115,393

Monument, NM $115,665

Tatum, NM $115,568

Whites City, NM $115,761

Carrizozo, NM $114,798

Alamogordo, NM $114,432

Alto, NM $114,815

Bent, NM $114,454

Capitan, NM $114,548

Cloudcroft, NM $114,441

Corona, NM $115,297

Encino, NM $116,223

Fort Stanton, NM $114,597

Glencoe, NM $114,514

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $114,420

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $114,420

Hondo, NM $114,620

La Luz, NM $114,420

Lincoln, NM $114,286

Mayhill, NM $114,679

Mescalero, NM $114,471

Nogal, NM $114,962

Orogrande, NM $114,477

Picacho, NM $114,595

Pinon, NM $115,026

Ruidoso, NM $115,033

Ruidoso Downs, NM $114,876

Sacramento, NM $114,522

San Patricio, NM $114,658

Sunspot, NM $114,420

Timberon, NM $114,667

Tinnie, NM $114,529

Tularosa, NM $114,495

Vaughn, NM $115,755

Weed, NM $114,665

Tucumcari, NM $116,330

Amistad, NM $116,179

Bard, NM $115,993

Capulin, NM $117,307

Clayton, NM $116,405

Conchas Dam, NM $116,510

Cuervo, NM $115,950

Des Moines, NM $116,844

Folsom, NM $117,025

Garita, NM $116,287

Gladstone, NM $116,521

Grenville, NM $116,499

Logan, NM $116,326

Mcalister, NM $115,965

Nara Visa, NM $116,050

Newkirk, NM $116,178

Quay, NM $116,245

San Jon, NM $116,120

Santa Rosa, NM $116,245

Sedan, NM $116,286

Trementina, NM $116,281

Associate City Attorney Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate City Attorney roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 34% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 16% above the average. In contrast, Associate City Attorney positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate City Attorney as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate City Attorney

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$137,815	$66.0	16%
Pharmaceuticals	$135,439	$65.0	14%
Biotechnology	$133,063	$64.0	12%
Healthcare	$130,687	$63.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$128,311	$62.0	8%

Associate City Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate City Attorney's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$106,917

Average $118,806/year

$131,875

$8,910

Average $9,901/month

$10,990

$2,056

Average $2,285/week

$2,536

$51

Average $57/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,875	$10,990	$2,536	$63
Average	$118,806	$9,901	$2,285	$57
25th Percentile	$106,917	$8,910	$2,056	$51

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