This page provides you with a complete overview of the Medical Assisting field in the state of Missouri. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Medical Assistant and more.
Average Salary of a Missouri Medical Assistant
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Medical Assistant was $37,000 vs the national salary of $38,000. A Medical Assistant in Missouri saw a healthy number of companies featuring over 3,007 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.
| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Missouri Medical Assistant | $37,000  |
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Average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri, Saint Lukes Health System, SSM Health, CSL Plasma, and NPC dba Wendy's offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries by Assistant Type
In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Medical Administration Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Pediatric Medical Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Care Assistant
- Veterinarian Assistant
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Clinical Medical Assistant | $38,000 |
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Average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were BJC HealthCare, Kindred At Home, Washington University in St. Louis, Mercy, and St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Dental Assistant | $58,000 |
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Average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri Health Center, Mercy, Fundamental, and Heartland Dental, LLC offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Administration Assistant | $41,000 |
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Average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CIOX Health, Silver Lake Medical Center, Fundamental, Express Scripts, and IOD Incorporated offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Laboratory Assistant | $29,000 |
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Average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Crider Health Center, BJC HealthCare, St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri, American Red Cross, and Saint Louis University offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nursing Assistant | $49,000 |
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Average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were BJC HealthCare, Aegis Therapies, Mercy, SSM Health, and Genesis Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Patient Care Assistant | $56,000 |
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Average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were SSM Health, Aegis Therapies, St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri, Saint Lukes Health System, and Genesis Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Medical Assistant | $59,000 |
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Average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Washington University in St. Louis, Cass Regional Medical Center, Esse Health, and BJC HealthCare offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Physical Therapy Assistant | $59,000 |
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Average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were RehabCare Group, St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri, Heartland Health, InSearch Medical, and Athletico Physical Therapy offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Respiratory Care Assistant | $56,000 |
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Average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri, BJC HealthCare, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Saint Louis University Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Veterinarian Assistant | $26,000 |
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Average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Banfield Pet Hospital, Vetco Clinics, Nestle Purina PetCare Company, MRIGlobal, and Parkcrest Veterinary Hospital offering Contract, Full-time, and Part-time with Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Missouri Medical Assistant’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 3,007 jobs for a Missouri Medical Assistant with most employers looking for Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| BJC HealthCare | 190 jobs |
| Mercy | 177 jobs |
| CSL Behring | 129 jobs |
| Kindred At Home | 118 jobs |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 103 jobs |
| St. Luke's Hospital – Missouri | 79 jobs |
| Saint Lukes Health System | 67 jobs |
| SSM Health | 63 jobs |
| CSL Plasma | 62 jobs |
| NPC dba Wendy's | 51 jobs |
| St. Joseph & St. Mary's Medical Centers | 49 jobs |
| Heartland Health | 42 jobs |
| Truman Medical Centers | 42 jobs |
| Pilot Flying J | 33 jobs |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 32 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 3,007 Medical Assistant jobs in Missouri.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| St. Louis, MO | 279 jobs |
| Kansas City, MO | 79 jobs |
| Springfield, MO | 49 jobs |
| Missouri | 41 jobs |
| Columbia, MO | 32 jobs |
Get More Information
- Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant Registry
- Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Missouri Dept. Social Services – Programs & Services for …
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
