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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$85,240
- Colorado Springs$75,900
- Boulder$72,440
- Greeley$68,180
- Fort Collins$68,100
- Grand Junction$67,920
- Pueblo$59,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $85,240 | $80,500 | $68,120 | $65,754 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $75,900 | $64,830 | $61,180 | $59,594 | 101 |
| Boulder | $72,440 | $66,090 | $55,830 | $57,313 | 105 |
| Greeley | $68,180 | $64,620 | $58,460 | $54,503 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $68,100 | $69,440 | $60,920 | $54,450 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $67,920 | $61,420 | $58,660 | $54,332 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $59,330 | $59,880 | $43,780 | $47,950 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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