Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Missouri
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $61,410 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,130
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,150; the top 10% earn over $96,820. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$129,670 median in Missouri
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,560 median in Missouri
- Judicial Law Clerks$66,060 median in Missouri
- Correspondence Clerks$43,400 median in Missouri
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46,010 median in Missouri
- Private Detectives and Investigators$41,600 median in Missouri
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $61,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,150 and the top 10% earn over $96,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.