Medical Assistant salary in Missouri
What medical assistants earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,440$19.44 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$37,380 – $46,600Top 10%: $48,360+
Jobs13,0500.85× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,710 | $21.50 | 6,170 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,300 | $21.78 | 4,220 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,870 | $18.21 | 1,600 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,960 | $17.77 | 660 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,000 | $18.27 | 580 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,220 | $17.89 | 440 |
| Columbia, MO | $41,350 | $19.88 | 380 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $37,470 | $18.02 | 350 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,840 | $18.19 | 320 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,260 | $18.40 | 280 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $40,280 | $19.37 | 270 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,860 | $18.68 | 270 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $41,160 Wyoming · $40,920 Michigan · $39,870 Tennessee · $39,570 Texas · $39,520 Kansas · $39,510
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Missouri?
Medical Assistants in Missouri earned a median of $40,440 a year ($19.44 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $37,380 to $46,600.
Where in Missouri do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $45,300.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.