Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $48,120 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $78,880
Employed locally 480
National median $61,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $44,200
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $78,880

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $99,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $84,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Nearby metros — Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,230
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $68,390
    Vermont $63,000
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,910

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$97,710
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,260
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$156,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paralegals and Legal Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Springfield, MO is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.84 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Paralegals and Legal Assistants salaries?

    The median Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in Springfield, MO is 21.1% below the national median of $61,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Springfield?

    Entry-level Paralegals and Legal Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,200.