salary$177,380 a year$85 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$90,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$337,050per year
Jobs in the area11,860people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Aurora?
Cheap. Rent of $2,087 a month takes 14.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Aurora, CO?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $177,380 a year ($85 an hour). Most earn between $90,640 and $337,050.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Aurora?
Typical rent of $2,087 a month takes 14.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.