Lawyers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $97,710 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.98
10th percentile $60,010
90th percentile $207,280
Employed locally 760
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,010
    25th
    $74,640
    50th (median)
    $97,710
    75th
    $153,770
    90th
    $207,280

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 159% Median Lawyers salary is 59% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Modesto, CA $159,220
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,560
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $139,380
    Richmond, VA $132,860

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,120
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,260
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$156,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Springfield, MO is $46.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.26 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Springfield, MO is 35.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,010 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,640.