Lawyers salary
in Jefferson City, MO
- Middle 50%
- $81,520–$127,200
- vs U.S. median
- -42%
- Metro rank
- #293 of 304
Lawyers in the Jefferson City, MO metro earn a median of $93,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 490 jobs (May 2025). That is 42% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 30% below the MO statewide median of $133,450. It ranks #293 of 304 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE490 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 |
| Columbia, MO | $107,890 |
| Springfield, MO | $103,790 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $92,780 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $91,380 |
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Questions
What is the average Lawyers salary in Jefferson City?
The BLS median is $93,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 490 jobs pay between $81,520 and $127,200. The 10th percentile is $69,990 and the 90th is $172,800.
Is Jefferson City a high-paying metro for Lawyers?
That is 42% below the U.S. median of $159,670 and 30% below the MO statewide median of $133,450. It ranks #293 of 304 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Lawyers make an hour in Jefferson City?
About $44.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $93,320 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.19–$61.15 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.