Lawyers salary
in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $99,990–$227,570
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #46 of 304
Lawyers in the Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $148,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 12% below the CO statewide median of $168,520. It ranks #46 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Lawyers pay in other CO metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $177,380 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $135,220 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $133,280 |
| Greeley, CO | $132,990 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $131,380 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $113,610 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $106,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $148,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $99,990 and $227,570. The 10th percentile is $89,300 and the 90th is $363,780.
Is Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 12% below the CO statewide median of $168,520. It ranks #46 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
About $71.23 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $148,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $48.07–$109.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.