Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Colorado earn a median salary of $64,445 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.6% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 5,390 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $51,700 to $79,240 depending on location.
$64,445
Avg median salary in Colorado
$79,240
Highest paying metro
$51,700
Lowest paying metro
5,390
Employed in Colorado
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $79,240 | $63,560 | $95,290 | 3,660 |
| Northwest Colorado | $68,990 | $52,000 | $88,220 | 100 |
| Boulder, CO | $68,980 | $55,270 | $83,560 | 320 |
| Greeley, CO | $65,540 | $56,650 | $75,620 | 80 |
| Southwest Colorado | $64,500 | $55,290 | $75,240 | 110 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $62,740 | $50,870 | $71,700 | 40 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,750 | $44,940 | $68,990 | 370 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $60,810 | $51,390 | $61,020 | 110 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,200 | $51,940 | $80,160 | 520 |
| Pueblo, CO | $51,700 | $41,490 | $61,010 | 80 |