How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Colorado?
$78,190a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Colorado. That is $37.59 an hour or $6,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.59
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,930Median: $78,190Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,930 | $27.37 | |
| 25th | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| Median | $78,190 | $37.59 | |
| 75th | $95,070 | $45.71 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.04 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $80,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $69,440 |
| Boulder, CO | $66,090 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,830 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,620 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,420 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $89,750 |
| 2. Washington | $79,400 |
| 3. Colorado | $78,190 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $77,640 |
| 5. California | $77,390 |
| 6. Minnesota | $75,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $37.59 ($78,190 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $78,190 against $62,890 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Colorado rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $80,500 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.