How much does a physician assistant make in Springfield?
$129,300a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $62.15 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.15
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 222 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,200Median: $129,300Highest 10%: $159,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,200 | $52.97 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.69 | |
| Median | $129,300 | $62.15 | |
| 75th | $152,400 | $73.27 | |
| 90th | $159,400 | $76.62 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Joplin, MO | $150,300 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $138,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $136,100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $133,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $132,200 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $869,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $354,800 |
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Dentist | $214,100 |
| Optometrist | $138,200 |
| Pharmacist | $135,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,600 |
| Veterinarian | $102,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $97,270 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $62.15 ($129,300 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $129,300 against $135,900 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $135,100, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for physician assistant pay?
222 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,400 or more.
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.