Lawyers Salary in Missouri
Lawyers in Missouri earn a median of $133,450 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,560
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,020; the top 10% earn over $299,990. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Labor Relations Specialists$93,840 median in Missouri
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$129,670 median in Missouri
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$67,270 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74,260 median in Missouri
- Compliance Managers$125,760 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$97,270 median in Missouri
Lawyers pay in Missouri
How much do lawyers make in Missouri?
The median is $133,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,020 and the top 10% earn over $299,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.