How much does a lawyer make in Denver?
$177,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $85.28 an hour or $14,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.28
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 11,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,640Median: $177,400Highest 10%: $337,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,640 | $43.58 | |
| 25th | $124,900 | $60.04 | |
| Median | $177,400 | $85.28 | |
| 75th | $267,400 | $128.54 | |
| 90th | $337,100 | $162.04 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Greeley, CO | $133,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $131,400 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $113,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $113,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $106,300 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $198,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,400 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $80,500 |
| Title Examiner | $79,630 |
| Legal Support Worker | $72,250 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $85.28 ($177,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $177,400 against $159,700 nationally, 11% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $168,500, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for lawyer pay?
12 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $337,100 or more.
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.