How much does a court make in Missouri?
$41,020a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Missouri. That is $19.72 an hour or $3,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.72
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,970Median: $41,020Highest 10%: $60,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 75th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $60,530 | $29.10 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $43,670 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,830 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $41,830 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,020 |
| Columbia, MO | $41,020 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $41,020 |
| Joplin, MO | $41,020 |
| Springfield, MO | $40,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 46. Missouri | $41,020 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,120 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,360 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $19.72 ($41,020 a year).
Do courts make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $41,020 against $48,700 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for court pay?
Missouri ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays courts the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $43,670 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.