Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Physical Therapist Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $59,595 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 2,720 physical therapist assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $54,080 to $64,420 depending on location.
$59,595
Avg median salary in Missouri
$64,420
Highest paying metro
$54,080
Lowest paying metro
2,720
Employed in Missouri
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $64,420 | $57,500 | $74,720 | 770 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,920 | $57,190 | $71,160 | 1,050 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $61,690 | $58,720 | $77,910 | 40 |
| Columbia, MO | $60,700 | $51,620 | $69,020 | 120 |
| Central Missouri | $60,050 | $48,840 | $63,720 | 100 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $59,860 | $50,080 | $74,120 | 70 |
| North Missouri | $59,730 | $54,290 | $71,270 | 90 |
| Southeast Missouri | $59,210 | $50,270 | $63,840 | 180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $57,850 | $49,450 | $64,850 | 70 |
| Springfield, MO | $57,830 | $49,430 | $68,990 | 150 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,800 | $49,300 | $61,640 | 30 |
| Southwest Missouri | $54,080 | $47,560 | $59,720 | 50 |