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Job outlook for assistant district attorneys in the United States
Assistant district attorney job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant district attorney job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 80,200 new jobs for assistant district attorneys are projected over the next decade.
Assistant district attorney salaries have increased 7% for assistant district attorneys in the last 5 years.
There are over 32,254 assistant district attorneys currently employed in the United States.
There are 15,857 active assistant district attorney job openings in the US.
The average assistant district attorney salary is $73,970.
Are assistant district attorney jobs in demand?
Assistant district attorney job and salary trends over time
Assistant district attorney jobs over time
Assistant district attorney job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,254 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 31,170 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 31,125 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,442 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,761 | 0.01% |
Average assistant district attorney salary over time
Assistant district attorney salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,970 | $35.56 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $71,656 | $34.45 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $70,462 | $33.88 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $69,494 | $33.41 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $68,859 | $33.11 | +2.0% |
Assistant district attorney jobs by state
Most common states for assistant district attorneys
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 167 | 24% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 27 | 5% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 268 | 4% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 213 | 4% |
| 5 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 590 | 3% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 304 | 3% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 239 | 3% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 76 | 3% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 29 | 3% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 25 | 3% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 861 | 2% |
| 13 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 547 | 2% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 177 | 2% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 164 | 2% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 143 | 2% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 112 | 2% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 104 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 88 | 2% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 45 | 2% |
Most common cities for assistant district attorneys
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | 2 | 6% | $35,941 |
| 2 | Salem | 1 | 2% | $71,349 |
| 3 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $73,973 |
Assistant District Attorney job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant district attorney experts
Rollins College
What general advice would you give to an Assistant District Attorney?
Charity Rohlfs J.D.: Find a mentor and be involved with your local legal associations. Porter Gale said, “your network is your net worth.” And, I couldn’t agree more! As a new paralegal, legal operations specialist, or attorney, growing your network helps in all aspects of your career. You will gain new skills, increase your business development ability, engage in meaningful volunteering opportunities, and truly find an area of law you want to specialize in.
What Assistant District Attorney skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Charity Rohlfs J.D.: GenAI! Which means highlights the importance of skills like organization, communication, and consensus building. The legal field has historically been technology hesitant, but the pandemic and AI have forced the use and adaptation of technology. AI’s exponential growth will require new skills at a lightning fast pace. A bellwether in the legal field is eDiscovery as it requires the ability to organize massive amounts of information as well as clearly and concisely communicate the information. AI is helping paralegals and attorneys do just this! Finally, in a world that often hides behind screens, having the ability to build consensus and connect with others will be invaluable.
Mike Gunter Ph.D.
Director, Holt International AffairsRollins College
International Relations Faculty
What hard/technical skills are most important for Assistant District Attorneys?
Mike Gunter Ph.D.: Good writing will always be crucial. There are all types of audiences, of course, so you need to adjust accordingly. But even as technology changes, good writing will remain a valuable asset.