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Lawyers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$167,880
- Kansas City$166,230
- Springfield$155,930
- Columbia$132,290
- St. Joseph$124,350
- Cape Girardeau$120,010
- Jefferson City$119,550
- Joplin$117,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $167,880 | $142,690 | $95,300 | $117,380 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $166,230 | $134,640 | $98,680 | $116,346 | 93 |
| Springfield | $155,930 | $103,790 | $84,640 | $111,453 | 89 |
| Columbia | $132,290 | $107,890 | $79,990 | $96,406 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $124,350 | $97,370 | $76,420 | $91,352 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $120,010 | $94,600 | $73,370 | $88,554 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $119,550 | $93,320 | $81,520 | $88,252 | 88 |
| Joplin | $117,970 | $96,190 | $73,170 | $87,215 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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