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Best states for an assistant state attorney
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Assistant state attorney opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for assistant state attorneys, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for assistant state attorneys.Our research shows that New York is the best state in the country for assistant state attorneys.
The median salary for assistant state attorneys in New York is $93,412. Compare that to the median salary in Arkansas of $44,889, which ranked worst for assistant state attorneys, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant state attorney, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant state attorneys in 2026
1. New York
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 281 Average annual salary: $93,412 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.73
2. California
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 376 Average annual salary: $117,536 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. Washington
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 64 Average annual salary: $93,575 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
4. District of Columbia
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $87,187 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 6.69
5. Massachusetts
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 127 Average annual salary: $82,929 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. Arizona
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 55 Average annual salary: $81,081 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
7. Michigan
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 73 Average annual salary: $77,804 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
8. Texas
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 201 Average annual salary: $77,935 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
9. Nevada
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 11 Average annual salary: $90,044 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 0.42
10. Oregon
Total assistant state attorney jobs: 30 Average annual salary: $83,411 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant state attorney
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $93,412 | $57,000 | 19,849,399 | 281 |
| 2 | California | $117,536 | $74,000 | 39,536,653 | 376 |
| 3 | Washington | $93,575 | $59,000 | 7,405,743 | 64 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $87,187 | $54,000 | 693,972 | 142 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $82,929 | $49,000 | 6,859,819 | 127 |
| 6 | Arizona | $81,081 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 55 |
| 7 | Michigan | $77,804 | $49,000 | 9,962,311 | 73 |
| 8 | Texas | $77,935 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 201 |
| 9 | Nevada | $90,044 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 11 |
| 10 | Oregon | $83,411 | $52,000 | 4,142,776 | 30 |
| 11 | Alaska | $78,237 | $52,000 | 739,795 | 7 |
| 12 | Colorado | $77,299 | $51,000 | 5,607,154 | 60 |
| 13 | Illinois | $75,874 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 116 |
| 14 | Ohio | $67,802 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 576 |
| 15 | Virginia | $77,940 | $49,000 | 8,470,020 | 72 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $76,107 | $47,000 | 9,005,644 | 83 |
| 17 | Maryland | $79,984 | $50,000 | 6,052,177 | 39 |
| 18 | Utah | $74,666 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 15 |
| 19 | Georgia | $67,506 | $43,000 | 10,429,379 | 142 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $71,846 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 6 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $69,193 | $43,000 | 10,273,419 | 58 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $68,616 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 6 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $68,756 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 48 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $66,732 | $42,000 | 4,684,333 | 25 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $62,886 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 26 |
| 26 | Delaware | $73,834 | $46,000 | 961,939 | 4 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $64,288 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 146 |
| 28 | Vermont | $72,484 | $42,000 | 623,657 | 1 |
| 29 | Idaho | $64,853 | $41,000 | 1,716,943 | 24 |
| 30 | Alabama | $67,066 | $42,000 | 4,874,747 | 10 |
| 31 | Indiana | $64,711 | $41,000 | 6,666,818 | 46 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $64,142 | $43,000 | 755,393 | 6 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $64,058 | $41,000 | 6,715,984 | 36 |
| 34 | Florida | $63,855 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 306 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $63,829 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 62 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $59,207 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 94 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $63,383 | $40,000 | 5,795,483 | 38 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $63,370 | $42,000 | 1,920,076 | 12 |
| 39 | Montana | $59,332 | $40,000 | 1,050,493 | 22 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $63,235 | $40,000 | 5,024,369 | 29 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $62,547 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 15 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $69,641 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 3 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $64,083 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 9 |
| 44 | Iowa | $63,037 | $41,000 | 3,145,711 | 9 |
| 45 | Kansas | $60,907 | $40,000 | 2,913,123 | 12 |
| 46 | Missouri | $58,090 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 45 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $59,011 | $39,000 | 869,666 | 4 |
| 48 | Maine | $43,520 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 10 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $58,327 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 3 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $56,038 | $37,000 | 3,930,864 | 14 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $44,889 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 15 |
Highest paying states for assistant state attorneys
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant State Attorney Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $93,412 |
| 2 | California | $117,536 |
| 3 | Washington | $93,575 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $87,187 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $82,929 |
| 6 | Arizona | $81,081 |
| 7 | Michigan | $77,804 |
| 8 | Texas | $77,935 |
| 9 | Nevada | $90,044 |
| 10 | Oregon | $83,411 |
| 11 | Alaska | $78,237 |
| 12 | Colorado | $77,299 |
| 13 | Illinois | $75,874 |
| 14 | Ohio | $67,802 |
| 15 | Virginia | $77,940 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $76,107 |
| 17 | Maryland | $79,984 |
| 18 | Utah | $74,666 |
| 19 | Georgia | $67,506 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $71,846 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $69,193 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $68,616 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $68,756 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $66,732 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $62,886 |
| 26 | Delaware | $73,834 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $64,288 |
| 28 | Vermont | $72,484 |
| 29 | Idaho | $64,853 |
| 30 | Alabama | $67,066 |
| 31 | Indiana | $64,711 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $64,142 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $64,058 |
| 34 | Florida | $63,855 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $63,829 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $59,207 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $63,383 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $63,370 |
| 39 | Montana | $59,332 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $63,235 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $62,547 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $69,641 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $64,083 |
| 44 | Iowa | $63,037 |
| 45 | Kansas | $60,907 |
| 46 | Missouri | $58,090 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $59,011 |
| 48 | Maine | $43,520 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $58,327 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $56,038 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $44,889 |
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Updated January 8, 2025