verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$78,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.59/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
5,620
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,874 #3 of 51

Paralegal pay in Colorado, explained

Paralegals in Colorado earn a median of $78,190 per year ($37.59 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $56,930, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $106,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $78,190 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $78,190 is worth about $75,874 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #3 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,930
$27.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,190
$37.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,160
$51.04/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $78,190 $75,874
Nebraska $63,250 $70,197 +$14,940
Utah $63,220 $63,946 +$14,970
New Mexico $59,840 $64,894 +$18,350
Kansas $55,000 $61,065 +$23,190
Oklahoma $53,170 $60,528 +$25,020
Wyoming $49,490 $53,392 +$28,700

Paralegal in Colorado: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Colorado?

Paralegals in Colorado earn a median of $78,190 per year ($37.59 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Colorado pay paralegals well?

At $78,190, Colorado pays 24% above the national median for paralegals. An estimated 5,620 work in the state.

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