DOL Median (Colorado)
$55,016
vs National
+5.9%
National: $51,958BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,148
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,016
+5.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,958
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Colorado earns $55,016 in nominal terms, which is 5.9% above the national average of $51,958. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,148 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KOLECI LAW FIRM, LLC | $65,978 | 1 |
| RES AMERICA DEVELOPMENTS INC. | $58,000 | 4 |
| OPPEDAHL PATENT LAW FIRM LLC | $52,508 | 6 |
| LAW OFFICES OF JOHN S K SONG, LLC | $51,397 | 1 |
| Han Law Group, LLC | $45,635 | 2 |
| Swift Beef Company, a JBS USA Subsidiary | N/A | 1 |
| Knudsen Law Office | N/A | 1 |
| INFOTECH ENTERPRISES AMERICA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Paralegals and Legal Assistants make in Colorado?
The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Colorado is $55,016 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Paralegals and Legal Assistants?
A Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Colorado earns 5.9% more than the national median of $51,958, or $52,148 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.