How much does a lawyer make in Missouri?
$133,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Missouri. That is $64.16 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.16
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,020Median: $133,500Highest 10%: $300,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,020 | $32.22 | |
| 25th | $89,900 | $43.22 | |
| Median | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 75th | $197,100 | $94.76 | |
| 90th | $300,000 | $144.23 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $142,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $134,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $107,900 |
| Springfield, MO | $103,800 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $97,370 |
| Joplin, MO | $96,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $94,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $93,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
| 22. Arizona | $134,300 |
| 23. Missouri | $133,500 |
| 24. Florida | $133,200 |
| 25. Utah | $132,800 |
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $64.16 ($133,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $133,500 against $159,700 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for lawyer pay?
Missouri ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays lawyers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $142,700 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.