How much does a physician assistant make in Missouri?
$135,100a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Missouri. That is $64.97 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.97
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,690Median: $135,100Highest 10%: $169,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,690 | $39.75 | |
| 25th | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| Median | $135,100 | $64.97 | |
| 75th | $163,200 | $78.45 | |
| 90th | $169,700 | $81.56 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Joplin, MO | $150,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,100 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $138,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $136,100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $135,300 |
| Kansas City, MO | $133,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $132,200 |
| Springfield, MO | $129,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 19. Wyoming | $136,100 |
| 20. Virginia | $135,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $135,100 |
| 22. Missouri | $135,100 |
| 23. Iowa | $134,800 |
| 24. Utah | $134,700 |
| 25. Nevada | $134,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $64.97 ($135,100 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $135,100 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physician assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physician assistants the most?
Joplin, MO-KS, with a median of $150,300 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.