SOC 23-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Legal Support Workers, All Other — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO comes to $85,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,110 by 18.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO comes to $85,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,110 by 18.9%. Pay ranges from under $48,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $190,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,740 to $117,990.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $134,890. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $66,740 | −7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $85,730 | +18.9% |
| 75th | $117,990 | +63.6% |
| 90th | $190,240 | +163.8% |
| Mean | $97,080 | +34.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $134,890 | 90 | |
| 2 | Denver | $72,250 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $65,080 | 60 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $63,850 | 110 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $57,320 | 230 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $47,750 | 70 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $45,970 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $85,730 buys what $83,152 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,152US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,730 a year, 18.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,350 to $190,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $134,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Legal Support Workers, All Other in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $85,730, or $41.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,110, so pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is 18.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $190,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $134,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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