How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Springfield?
$49,210a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 307 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $49,210Highest 10%: $87,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 90th | $87,030 | $41.84 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,880 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,970 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,760 |
| Columbia, MO | $49,390 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,620 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,160 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $103,800 |
| Title Examiner | $49,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $23.66 ($49,210 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $49,210 against $62,890 nationally, 22% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $61,410, so Springfield pays 20% less.
Where does Springfield rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
307 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,030 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.