Lawyers Salary
Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO make a median of $106,320 a year, or about $51.11 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $231K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.71), that's roughly $105,570 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,474/month, or 21.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $106K actually covers in Colorado Springs, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Colorado Springs’s Regional Price Parity (100.71). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Colorado Springs
Pay for lawyers in Colorado Springs runs about 33% below the U.S. median of $160K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,474/month, 22.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Colorado Springs can be a reasonable trade-off for lawyers who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for lawyers in metros near Colorado Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $177K | $168K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $131K | $130K |
| Greeley | $133K | $133K |
| Grand Junction | $114K | $119K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado Springs, CO
Entry-level lawyers (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $231K or more, a $156K spread from bottom to top.
Lawyers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Lawyers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $208K | +30% | 91,870 |
| District of Columbia | $195K | +22% | 33,070 |
| California | $195K | +22% | 95,770 |
| Massachusetts | $177K | +11% | 23,560 |
| Delaware | $174K | +9% | 2,920 |
| Colorado | $169K | +6% | 16,720 |
| Virginia | $167K | +5% | 18,580 |
| Connecticut | $164K | +2% | 8,420 |
| New Jersey | $161K | +1% | 23,160 |
| Illinois | $161K | +1% | 33,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $157K | -2% | 27,170 |
| Minnesota | $155K | -3% | 12,380 |
| Texas | $154K | -3% | 56,580 |
| Washington | $154K | -3% | 12,770 |
| Nevada | $151K | -6% | 6,490 |
| Alaska | $150K | -6% | 1,120 |
| Maryland | $139K | -13% | 13,810 |
| Rhode Island | $139K | -13% | 1,840 |
| Oregon | $138K | -13% | 7,150 |
| Tennessee | $136K | -15% | 9,010 |
| Georgia | $135K | -16% | 23,930 |
| Arizona | $134K | -16% | 11,640 |
| Missouri | $133K | -16% | 11,560 |
| Florida | $133K | -17% | 55,210 |
| Utah | $133K | -17% | 7,020 |
| Alabama | $132K | -17% | 6,730 |
| Ohio | $131K | -18% | 19,950 |
| Michigan | $131K | -18% | 16,620 |
| North Carolina | $128K | -20% | 17,000 |
| Vermont | $127K | -20% | 1,330 |
| Indiana | $127K | -21% | 8,970 |
| Wisconsin | $127K | -21% | 9,160 |
| Hawaii | $125K | -22% | 2,270 |
| Iowa | $124K | -23% | 3,550 |
| New Hampshire | $121K | -24% | 2,250 |
| South Carolina | $120K | -25% | 7,890 |
| New Mexico | $120K | -25% | 3,380 |
| Maine | $113K | -29% | 2,280 |
| Nebraska | $109K | -32% | 3,490 |
| North Dakota | $107K | -33% | 1,050 |
| Kansas | $107K | -33% | 4,190 |
| Louisiana | $104K | -35% | 10,200 |
| Montana | $104K | -35% | 2,380 |
| Idaho | $103K | -35% | 2,490 |
| Oklahoma | $103K | -35% | 6,980 |
| West Virginia | $102K | -36% | 2,440 |
| South Dakota | $102K | -36% | 1,360 |
| Kentucky | $102K | -36% | 5,770 |
| Wyoming | $100K | -37% | 900 |
| Arkansas | $99K | -38% | 3,430 |
| Mississippi | $92K | -43% | 3,100 |
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a lawyer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado Springs?
Yes — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 22.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,474/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for lawyers in Colorado Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new lawyers typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,820/month. At HUD’s $1,474/month FMR, rent would take 31% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is lawyer a high-paying job in Colorado Springs?
Local pay runs 33% below the national median — $106K here vs. $160K nationally.
How does Colorado Springs compare to the national average for lawyers?
Colorado Springs pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $160K — that’s -33%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — below the national median.
How much do lawyers make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median is $106,320 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $74,990, and experienced lawyers can clear $230,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in Colorado Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,542/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 22.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a lawyers salary go in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a Regional Price Parity of 100.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lawyers salary is worth about $105,570 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do lawyers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.