Lawyers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Lawyers in Missouri earn a median salary of $95,588 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -36.8% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 14,650 lawyers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $65,000 to $130,890 depending on location.
$95,588
Avg median salary in Missouri
$130,890
Highest paying metro
$65,000
Lowest paying metro
14,650
Employed in Missouri
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Lawyers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $130,890 | $90,000 | $193,480 | 5,750 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $128,070 | $82,200 | $178,410 | 6,050 |
| Columbia, MO | $102,510 | $78,920 | $149,990 | 410 |
| Springfield, MO | $97,710 | $74,640 | $153,770 | 760 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $97,370 | $76,420 | $147,950 | 100 |
| Central Missouri | $93,350 | $60,740 | $141,580 | 320 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $92,720 | $62,910 | $130,200 | 170 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $91,830 | $79,350 | $122,180 | 450 |
| Southeast Missouri | $87,400 | $65,000 | $105,840 | 230 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $86,180 | $65,310 | $121,700 | 110 |
| Southwest Missouri | $74,030 | $45,580 | $98,280 | 120 |
| North Missouri | $65,000 | $46,140 | $95,460 | 180 |