Lawyers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for lawyers is $64.16 an hour ($133,450 a year). About 11,560 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Missouri ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.22 | $67,020 |
| 25% of workers | $43.22 | $89,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.16 | $133,450 |
| 75% of workers | $94.77 | $197,110 |
| 90% of workers | $144.23 | $299,990 |
Lawyers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $142,690 | 6,100 |
| Kansas City | $134,640 | 5,310 |
| Columbia | $107,890 | 400 |
| Springfield | $103,790 | 710 |
| St. Joseph | $97,370 | 100 |
| Joplin | $96,190 | 180 |
| Cape Girardeau | $94,600 | 120 |
| Jefferson City | $93,320 | 490 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $67,270 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $75,840 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,800 |
| Chief Executives | $172,320 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $93,840 |
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