How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Missouri?
$61,410a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Missouri. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,150Median: $61,410Highest 10%: $96,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,150 | $20.26 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $75,980 | $36.53 | |
| 90th | $96,820 | $46.55 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,880 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,970 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,760 |
| Columbia, MO | $49,390 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,210 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,620 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
| 28. Missouri | $61,410 |
| 29. Florida | $61,000 |
| 30. Ohio | $60,420 |
| 31. Louisiana | $60,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.52 ($61,410 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $61,410 against $62,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Missouri rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $63,880 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.