salary$142,690 a year$69 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$306,650per year
Jobs in the area6,100people work this job
Can a lawyer afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 10.9% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a lawyer in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $142,690 a year ($69 an hour). Most earn between $67,600 and $306,650.
Can a lawyer afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 10.9% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.