Lawyers salary
in Columbia, MO
- Middle 50%
- $79,990–$161,860
- vs U.S. median
- -32%
- Metro rank
- #210 of 304
Lawyers in the Columbia, MO metro earn a median of $107,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 32% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 19% below the MO statewide median of $133,450. It ranks #210 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Lawyers pay in other MO metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $142,690 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $134,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $103,790 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $93,320 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $92,780 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $91,380 |
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Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $107,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $79,990 and $161,860. The 10th percentile is $61,990 and the 90th is $217,540.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 32% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 19% below the MO statewide median of $133,450. It ranks #210 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in Columbia?
About $51.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $107,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.46–$77.82 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.