Lawyers Salary in Colorado
Lawyers in Colorado earn a median of $168,520 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $168,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,720
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,350; the top 10% earn over $336,970. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Labor Relations Specialists$87,150 median in Colorado
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$121,410 median in Colorado
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$198,790 median in Colorado
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$82,450 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$92,560 median in Colorado
- Compliance Managers$171,140 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Colorado
How much do lawyers make in Colorado?
The median is $168,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,350 and the top 10% earn over $336,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.