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Best states for an assistant prosecuting attorney
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It seems like assistant prosecuting attorneys are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistant prosecuting attorneys aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for assistant prosecuting attorney jobs.
In order to get you the best states for assistant prosecuting attorneys, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant prosecuting attorney, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant prosecuting attorneys in 2025
1. California
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 315 Average annual salary: $106,480 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
2. Alaska
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $101,620 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
3. Massachusetts
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 78 Average annual salary: $98,866 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
4. District of Columbia
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 134 Average annual salary: $100,036 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 10.15
5. New York
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $92,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
6. Colorado
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 44 Average annual salary: $90,567 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
7. Texas
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 178 Average annual salary: $84,929 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. Arizona
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $85,757 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1
9. Washington
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $96,267 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.63
10. New Jersey
Total assistant prosecuting attorney jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $93,366 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant prosecuting attorney
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $106,480 | $68,000 | 39,536,653 | 315 |
| 2 | Alaska | $101,620 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 6 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $98,866 | $61,000 | 6,859,819 | 78 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $100,036 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 134 |
| 5 | New York | $92,248 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 166 |
| 6 | Colorado | $90,567 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 44 |
| 7 | Texas | $84,929 | $55,000 | 28,304,596 | 178 |
| 8 | Arizona | $85,757 | $56,000 | 7,016,270 | 46 |
| 9 | Washington | $96,267 | $62,000 | 7,405,743 | 36 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,366 | $59,000 | 9,005,644 | 52 |
| 11 | Oregon | $93,859 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 12 |
| 12 | Illinois | $80,240 | $52,000 | 12,802,023 | 85 |
| 13 | Michigan | $78,438 | $50,000 | 9,962,311 | 53 |
| 14 | Georgia | $75,506 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 113 |
| 15 | Virginia | $81,452 | $52,000 | 8,470,020 | 62 |
| 16 | Florida | $75,685 | $48,000 | 20,984,400 | 263 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $79,597 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 24 |
| 18 | Maryland | $82,463 | $52,000 | 6,052,177 | 36 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $81,804 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 14 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $72,682 | $47,000 | 4,684,333 | 20 |
| 21 | Vermont | $80,677 | $48,000 | 623,657 | 1 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $76,561 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 4 |
| 23 | Utah | $76,162 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 8 |
| 24 | Delaware | $78,361 | $50,000 | 961,939 | 3 |
| 25 | Idaho | $68,406 | $44,000 | 1,716,943 | 14 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $72,220 | $46,000 | 1,815,857 | 1 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $69,864 | $45,000 | 10,273,419 | 47 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $67,754 | $46,000 | 755,393 | 5 |
| 29 | Nevada | $70,274 | $45,000 | 2,998,039 | 10 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $68,392 | $44,000 | 5,795,483 | 30 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $70,101 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 46 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $68,189 | $45,000 | 5,576,606 | 41 |
| 33 | Alabama | $69,843 | $45,000 | 4,874,747 | 10 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $61,709 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 23 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $64,414 | $42,000 | 2,088,070 | 13 |
| 36 | Montana | $62,100 | $42,000 | 1,050,493 | 19 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $65,630 | $44,000 | 1,920,076 | 12 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $69,680 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 6 |
| 39 | Iowa | $69,147 | $46,000 | 3,145,711 | 5 |
| 40 | Ohio | $64,483 | $41,000 | 11,658,609 | 45 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $71,050 | $55,000 | 1,427,538 | 3 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $62,619 | $41,000 | 3,004,279 | 14 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $61,217 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 28 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $62,667 | $40,000 | 4,454,189 | 15 |
| 45 | Kansas | $62,703 | $42,000 | 2,913,123 | 8 |
| 46 | Indiana | $57,888 | $37,000 | 6,666,818 | 36 |
| 47 | Missouri | $52,750 | $35,000 | 6,113,532 | 38 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $61,417 | $41,000 | 869,666 | 2 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $60,695 | $39,000 | 2,984,100 | 3 |
| 50 | Maine | $49,142 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 7 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $57,445 | $38,000 | 3,930,864 | 12 |
Highest paying states for assistant prosecuting attorneys
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $106,480 |
| 2 | Alaska | $101,620 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $98,866 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $100,036 |
| 5 | New York | $92,248 |
| 6 | Colorado | $90,567 |
| 7 | Texas | $84,929 |
| 8 | Arizona | $85,757 |
| 9 | Washington | $96,267 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,366 |
| 11 | Oregon | $93,859 |
| 12 | Illinois | $80,240 |
| 13 | Michigan | $78,438 |
| 14 | Georgia | $75,506 |
| 15 | Virginia | $81,452 |
| 16 | Florida | $75,685 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $79,597 |
| 18 | Maryland | $82,463 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $81,804 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $72,682 |
| 21 | Vermont | $80,677 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $76,561 |
| 23 | Utah | $76,162 |
| 24 | Delaware | $78,361 |
| 25 | Idaho | $68,406 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $72,220 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $69,864 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $67,754 |
| 29 | Nevada | $70,274 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $68,392 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $70,101 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $68,189 |
| 33 | Alabama | $69,843 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $61,709 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $64,414 |
| 36 | Montana | $62,100 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $65,630 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $69,680 |
| 39 | Iowa | $69,147 |
| 40 | Ohio | $64,483 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $71,050 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $62,619 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $61,217 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $62,667 |
| 45 | Kansas | $62,703 |
| 46 | Indiana | $57,888 |
| 47 | Missouri | $52,750 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $61,417 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $60,695 |
| 50 | Maine | $49,142 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $57,445 |
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Updated January 8, 2025