As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Missouri is $82,796, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,592 weekly, or $6,900 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Collections Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Collections Attorney in Missouri vary widely, spanning from $63,932 to $98,452. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,922) and 75th percentile ($90,991), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,452 per year. This $18,069 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missouri Collections Attorney often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 nationwide for Collections Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Collections Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $63,932 MO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $72,922 MO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $82,796 MO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $90,991 MO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $98,452 MO August 01, 2026
25% $72,922 10% $63,932 90% $98,452 75% $90,991 $82,796 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Collections Attorney ?

Debt collection is the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses. An organization that specializes in debt collection is known as a collection agency or debt collector. Most collection agencies operate as agents of creditors and collect debts for a fee or percentage of the total amount owed....

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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $87,602 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $86,422 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $84,682 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $87,816 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $84,645 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $84,939 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $82,630 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $84,975 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $85,114 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $87,482 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Collections Attorney

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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