Straight answer first: nobody has published LLP salary data yet — the license is two years old and too new for a BLS series. Anyone quoting you a precise “Colorado LLP salary” is guessing. Here is what the record actually supports.
The honest baseline
| What we know | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| National median, paralegals & legal assistants (May 2024) | $61,010/yr ($29.33/hr) | BLS Occupational Outlook |
| Colorado domestic-relations parties with no lawyer (FY2022) | ~74% | OARC Annual Report |
| License upkeep | $190/yr (first 3 yrs), then $395/yr | OARC FAQ |
| Application | $710 + fingerprints | OARC FAQ |
Why the license changes the earning equation
A paralegal’s billing ceiling is set by supervision — their work is billed under an attorney. An LLP’s ceiling is set by their own book: the license authorizes independent advice, signed filings, and court appearances across the family-law scope (What can an LLP do?). That means an LLP can bill for legal services directly — inside a firm at an LLP rate, or in an LLP-owned practice serving the enormous unrepresented market at rates families can actually pay.
The demand side is not speculative: three of four Colorado domestic-relations parties navigate court with no professional at all. The Colorado Supreme Court created this license precisely to move that number.
The cost side, complete
- Qualifying ethics class (varies by provider)
- Application: $710 plus fingerprint fee
- Exam prep: free to $124.95 here — the 12 free questions tell you how much you need
- Upkeep: $190/yr first three years, then $395/yr, plus CLE
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Paralegals and Legal Assistants (May 2024 median) · OARC LLP FAQ · OARC 2025 Annual Report. No LLP-specific wage series exists yet; figures above are the verifiable anchors.