Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $47,833 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.6% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 7,890 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $35,480 to $61,170 depending on location.
$47,833
Avg median salary in Missouri
$61,170
Highest paying metro
$35,480
Lowest paying metro
7,890
Employed in Missouri
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,170 | $48,770 | $76,490 | 2,860 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,820 | $45,320 | $69,580 | 3,540 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,170 | $44,900 | $63,070 | 200 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,120 | $44,200 | $60,950 | 480 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $48,120 | $45,720 | $59,000 | 60 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $46,210 | $37,470 | $58,120 | 120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,160 | $39,780 | $56,400 | 190 |
| North Missouri | $46,140 | $35,140 | $58,400 | 60 |
| Central Missouri | $45,500 | $37,910 | $59,620 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $44,510 | $42,720 | $52,660 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri | $41,600 | $41,600 | $61,200 | 70 |
| Southeast Missouri | $35,480 | $33,920 | $46,900 | 160 |