Lawyers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $87,400 -42.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.02
10th percentile $48,200
90th percentile $163,820
Employed locally 230
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,200
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $87,400
    75th
    $105,840
    90th
    $163,820

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$35,480
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$39,160
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$156,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southeast Missouri is $42.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southeast Missouri is 42.2% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $48,200 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.