Physician Assistants pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for physician assistants is $65.44 an hour ($136,120 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($135,130).
Pay range for physician assistants in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.32 | $77,620 |
| 25% of workers | $59.65 | $124,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.44 | $136,120 |
| 75% of workers | $79.18 | $164,700 |
| 90% of workers | $82.19 | $170,960 |
Physician Assistants pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $150,300 | 70 |
| Cape Girardeau | $141,080 | 40 |
| St. Joseph | $138,060 | 50 |
| St. Louis (this page) | $136,120 | 1,260 |
| Jefferson City | $135,340 | 40 |
| Kansas City | $133,350 | 540 |
| Columbia | $132,220 | 140 |
| Springfield | $129,270 | 300 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,580 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $76,830 |
| Pharmacists | $138,530 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,600 |
| Occupational Therapists | $95,770 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $86,480 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,210 |
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