Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Missouri
Ranked #26 of 51 · MO
7.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $64,380 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $61,410
Employment 7,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,150P25 $47,520 Median $61,410P75 $75,980P90 $96,820
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Missouri earn between $42,150 and $96,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Missouri is $64,380, about 7.6% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,880 | $68,680 | 2,900 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,970 | $64,720 | 4,030 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $49,760 | $55,710 | 50 |
| Columbia, MO | $49,390 | $57,590 | 230 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,210 | $58,710 | 530 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,840 | $52,290 | 170 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,090 | $55,110 | 120 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46,710 | $47,080 | 110 |