Lawyers Salary in Columbia, MO (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 400 employed

Annual Mean

$132,290

$63.60/hr

Annual Median

$107,890

$51.87/hr

Bottom 10%

$61,990

$29.80/hr

Top 10%

$217,540

$104.59/hr

Location vs National Average

Columbia, MO

$132,290

Difference

-28.8% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$61,990	$29.80/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$79,990	$38.46/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$107,890	$51.87/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$161,860	$77.82/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$217,540	$104.59/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$62K

25th

$80K

Median

$108K

75th

$162K

90th

$218K

Columbia, MO has a relatively small Lawyers workforce (approximately 400 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Columbia, MO, Lawyers salaries range from $61,990 at the 10th percentile to $217,540 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $155,550 (144% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.