Medical Assistants Salary in Missouri
Medical Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $40,440 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,050
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810; the top 10% earn over $48,360. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do medical assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $40,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $48,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.