Physician Assistants Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $134,810 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.81
10th percentile $100,000
90th percentile $142,630
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,000
    25th
    $118,300
    50th (median)
    $134,810
    75th
    $140,440
    90th
    $142,630

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Southwest Missouri is $64.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Southwest Missouri is 1.2% above 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,000 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,300.