Lawyers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $131,040 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.00
10th percentile $67,430
90th percentile —
Employed locally 450
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,430
    25th
    $101,380
    50th (median)
    $131,040
    75th
    $217,610

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 143% Median Lawyers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    District of Columbia $191,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Colorado $167,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,750
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $58,850
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Fort Collins, CO is $63.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $150.40 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 13.3% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $67,430 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,380.