How much does a lawyer make in Springfield?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $49.90 an hour or $8,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.90
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 294 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,700Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $221,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 25th | $84,640 | $40.69 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.90 | |
| 75th | $164,900 | $79.26 | |
| 90th | $221,000 | $106.26 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| St. Louis, MO | $142,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $134,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $107,900 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $97,370 |
| Joplin, MO | $96,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $94,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $93,320 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $49,210 |
| Title Examiner | $49,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $49.90 ($103,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $103,800 against $159,700 nationally, 35% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $133,500, so Springfield pays 22% less.
Where does Springfield rank for lawyer pay?
294 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,000 or more.
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.