Lawyers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $153,130 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $73.62
10th percentile $82,010
90th percentile —
Employed locally 440
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,010
    25th
    $95,840
    50th (median)
    $153,130
    75th
    $199,760

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $68,990
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $64,870
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $71,720
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $184,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northwest Colorado is $73.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $174.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northwest Colorado is 1.3% above 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $82,010 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,840.