Physician Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Physician Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $131,513 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.3% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 2,060 physician assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $107,610 to $152,550 depending on location.
$131,513
Avg median salary in Missouri
$152,550
Highest paying metro
$107,610
Lowest paying metro
2,060
Employed in Missouri
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inPhysician Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO-KS | $152,550 | $129,510 | $161,960 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $140,240 | $116,790 | $161,840 | 790 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $138,060 | $124,360 | $158,840 | 50 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $135,820 | $132,180 | $146,410 | 40 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $135,340 | $120,740 | $161,140 | 40 |
| Southwest Missouri | $134,810 | $118,300 | $140,440 | 60 |
| Columbia, MO | $130,790 | $110,350 | $144,810 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $128,690 | $108,900 | $150,800 | 580 |
| Southeast Missouri | $126,500 | $100,000 | $154,800 | 60 |
| Springfield, MO | $126,070 | $109,990 | $145,090 | 180 |
| Central Missouri | $121,680 | $105,510 | $140,010 | 70 |
| North Missouri | $107,610 | $100,000 | $132,430 | 50 |