Lawyers Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $104,440 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.21
10th percentile $64,010
90th percentile $198,210
Employed locally 350
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,010
    25th
    $81,940
    50th (median)
    $104,440
    75th
    $144,990
    90th
    $198,210

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,500
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $69,950
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $57,320
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $184,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Colorado is $50.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Colorado is 30.9% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $64,010 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,940.