How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in St. Louis?
$61,970a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.79 an hour or $5,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 4,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $61,970Highest 10%: $97,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| 75th | $76,580 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $97,830 | $47.03 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,880 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $142,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $68,080 |
| Title Examiner | $51,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.79 ($61,970 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $61,970 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $61,410, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
86 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,830 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.