Physician Assistants Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $126,500 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.82
10th percentile $100,000
90th percentile $168,000
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,000
    25th
    $100,000
    50th (median)
    $126,500
    75th
    $154,800
    90th
    $168,000

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southeast Missouri is $60.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southeast Missouri is 5.1% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,000 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,000.