Lawyers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for lawyers is $81.02 an hour ($168,520 a year). About 16,720 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($159,670). Colorado ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.07 | $83,350 |
| 25% of workers | $51.65 | $107,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.02 | $168,520 |
| 75% of workers | $112.46 | $233,910 |
| 90% of workers | $162.01 | $336,970 |
Lawyers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $177,380 | 11,860 |
| Greeley | $132,990 | 260 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $131,380 | 500 |
| Grand Junction | $113,610 | 260 |
| Pueblo | $113,170 | 140 |
| Colorado Springs | $106,320 | 1,390 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $82,450 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $77,620 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,430 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $198,790 |
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