How much does a lawyer make in Colorado?
$168,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Colorado. That is $81.02 an hour or $14,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.02
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,350Median: $168,500Highest 10%: $337,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,350 | $40.07 | |
| 25th | $107,400 | $51.64 | |
| Median | $168,500 | $81.02 | |
| 75th | $233,900 | $112.46 | |
| 90th | $337,000 | $162.00 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $177,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $133,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $131,400 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $113,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $113,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $106,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 3. California | $195,100 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $176,700 |
| 5. Delaware | $173,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $168,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $81.02 ($168,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $168,500 against $159,700 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for lawyer pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays lawyers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $177,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.