How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Missouri?
$63,770a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Missouri. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,460Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $79,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 25th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $79,000 | $37.98 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $65,820 |
| Kansas City, MO | $65,580 |
| Columbia, MO | $63,540 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,560 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $61,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,420 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $61,250 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 30. New York | $64,100 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $64,080 |
| 32. Ohio | $63,820 |
| 33. Missouri | $63,770 |
| 34. Wyoming | $63,550 |
| 35. North Dakota | $63,520 |
| 36. District of Columbia | $63,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $63,770 against $68,380 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physical therapist assistants the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $65,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.