CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 23-1011

Lawyers Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $167,970 +11% above national average (national: $151,160)
$208,710Mean Annual
$81Median Hourly
17,160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$167,970
$81,940
10th pct.
N/A
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$81,940$39.39
25th percentile$110,160$52.96
50th percentile (median)$167,970$80.75
75th percentileN/AN/A
90th percentile (top earners)N/AN/A
Mean (average)$208,710$100.34

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $167,970
California $197,790 +18%
District of Columbia $191,880 +14%
Massachusetts $179,050 +7%
New York $177,210 +6%
Delaware $172,710 +3%
Connecticut $159,240 -5%
New Jersey $158,470 -6%
Virginia $157,980 -6%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Managers, All Other $164,010 13,710
Purchasing Managers $163,610 1,250
Computer Hardware Engineers $162,920 2,920
Marketing Managers $173,390 6,230
Financial Managers $174,840 11,460
Sales Managers $174,840 9,520

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Lawyers salary in Colorado?

The mean lawyers salary in Colorado is $208,710 per year. The median (middle) salary is $167,970 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Lawyers in Colorado?

Entry-level lawyerss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $81,940 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $110,160 per year.

What is the highest Lawyers salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately N/A per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around N/A per year.

How does the Colorado Lawyers salary compare to the national average?

The median lawyers salary in Colorado is $167,970, which is +11% above national average of $151,160.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes