Lawyers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #24 of 51 · MO
12.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $162,820 ≈ $78/hr
Median annual salary $133,450
Employment 11,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $67,020P25 $89,900 Median $133,450P75 $197,110P90 $299,990
About 80% of lawyerss in Missouri earn between $67,020 and $299,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Missouri is $162,820, about 12.4% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $78/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $142,690 | $167,880 | 6,100 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $134,640 | $166,230 | 5,310 |
| Columbia, MO | $107,890 | $132,290 | 400 |
| Springfield, MO | $103,790 | $155,930 | 710 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $97,370 | $124,350 | 100 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $96,190 | $117,970 | 180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $94,600 | $120,010 | 120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $93,320 | $119,550 | 490 |