Physician Assistants Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $126,070 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.61
10th percentile $106,820
90th percentile $181,350
Employed locally 180
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,820
    25th
    $109,990
    50th (median)
    $126,070
    75th
    $145,090
    90th
    $181,350

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 205% Median Physician Assistants salary is 105% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    Joplin, MO-KS $152,550
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $148,200

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Springfield, MO is $60.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.61 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Springfield, MO is 5.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $106,820 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,990.