Local Salary Data

Lawyers Salary in Independence, MO

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$62,400
1 filings
DOL Median (Independence, MO)
$62,400
vs National
-61%
National: $160,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,508
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-61% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Lawyers in Independence, MO earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 61% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,508 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Independence, MO

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
GHAFOOR LAW FIRM LLC$62,4001
GHAFOOR, COOK & ASSOCIATES, LLCN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Lawyers make in Independence, MO?

The median Lawyers salary in Independence, MO is $62,400 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Independence, MO a good place to work as a Lawyers?

A Lawyers in Independence, MO earns 61% less than the national median of $160,000, or $70,508 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.