Surgical Assistants Salary in Missouri
Surgical Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $49,400 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,540; the top 10% earn over $93,060. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
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Surgical Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do surgical assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $49,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,540 and the top 10% earn over $93,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 44 (−26% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.