Lawyers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $133,280 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.08
10th percentile $84,400
90th percentile $198,790
Employed locally 210
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,400
    25th
    $99,990
    50th (median)
    $133,280
    75th
    $149,990
    90th
    $198,790

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$45,650
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$184,690
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,740
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$73,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $64.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.57 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 11.8% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $84,400 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,990.