Medical Assistants Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $36,530 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $44,330
Employed locally 300
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $42,420
    90th
    $44,330

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,370
    Modesto, CA $48,530
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $47,420
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,170

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,330
    Nursing Assistants$34,660
    Dental Assistants$43,120
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,860
    Phlebotomists$41,260
    Medical Equipment Preparers$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Joplin, MO-KS is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.35 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 17.4% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Joplin?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.