Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Colorado
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Colorado earn a median of $78,190 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,620
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,930; the top 10% earn over $106,160. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Colorado
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Colorado?
The median is $78,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,930 and the top 10% earn over $106,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.