Lawyers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado
Lawyers in Colorado earn a median salary of $128,116 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 15,880 lawyers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $102,550 to $180,940 depending on location.
$128,116
Avg median salary in Colorado
$180,940
Highest paying metro
$102,550
Lowest paying metro
15,880
Employed in Colorado
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Lawyers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $180,940 | $125,880 | — | 12,590 |
| Northwest Colorado | $153,130 | $95,840 | $199,760 | 440 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $133,280 | $99,990 | $149,990 | 210 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $131,040 | $101,380 | $217,610 | 450 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $122,110 | $87,280 | $168,850 | 1,160 |
| Pueblo, CO | $113,170 | $86,510 | $157,410 | 140 |
| Greeley, CO | $112,380 | $75,480 | $168,600 | 270 |
| Southwest Colorado | $104,440 | $81,940 | $144,990 | 350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $102,550 | $83,960 | $164,950 | 270 |