Medical Assistants Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,420 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $31,000
90th percentile $44,510
Employed locally 710
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,000
    25th
    $34,380
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $37,670
    90th
    $44,510

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,380
    Nursing Assistants$35,640
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,650
    Dental Assistants$38,690
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,210
    Phlebotomists$38,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southeast Missouri is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.27 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southeast Missouri is 17.6% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,000 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,380.