Legal Occupations Salary in Missouri
Ranked #24 of 51 · MO
15.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $117,670 ≈ $57/hr
Median annual salary $81,870
Employment 21,470
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,600P25 $57,530 Median $81,870P75 $144,470P90 $214,500
About 80% of legal occupationss in Missouri earn between $44,600 and $214,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in Missouri is $117,670, about 15.7% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $57/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $98,030 | $127,850 | 8,980 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $84,570 | $120,880 | 11,290 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $84,000 | $96,490 | 800 |
| Columbia, MO | $76,850 | $100,840 | 700 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $75,440 | $93,880 | 190 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,200 | $104,210 | 1,530 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $73,170 | $90,170 | 330 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $67,020 | $87,590 | 220 |