How much does a physician assistant make in St. Louis?
$136,100a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $65.44 an hour or $11,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.44
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,620Median: $136,100Highest 10%: $171,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| 25th | $124,100 | $59.65 | |
| Median | $136,100 | $65.44 | |
| 75th | $164,700 | $79.18 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.19 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Joplin, MO | $150,300 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $138,100 |
| Kansas City, MO | $133,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $132,200 |
| Springfield, MO | $129,300 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $65.44 ($136,100 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $136,100 against $135,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $135,100, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physician assistant pay?
104 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,000 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.