May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Kansas City, MO
The median annual salary is $134,640, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$134,640
Mean annual salary
$166,230
Employment estimate
5,310
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,640 |
| Mean annual salary | $166,230 |
| 10th percentile | $78,310 |
| 25th percentile | $98,680 |
| 50th percentile | $134,640 |
| 75th percentile | $195,080 |
| 90th percentile | $287,200 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Kansas City, MO median
- $134,640
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 15.7%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Kansas City, MO earn 15.7% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $98,680–$195,080.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,310 workers in this metro area.