How much does a surgical assistant make in Missouri?
$49,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Missouri. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $49,400Highest 10%: $93,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $93,060 | $44.74 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $74,080 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 38. Mississippi | $50,810 |
| 39. Arkansas | $49,600 |
| 40. Georgia | $49,520 |
| 41. Missouri | $49,400 |
| 42. Utah | $44,990 |
| 43. Alabama | $41,710 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $40,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.75 ($49,400 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $49,400 against $66,800 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Missouri rank for surgical assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 44 states.
Which city in Missouri pays surgical assistants the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $74,080 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.