Missouri Medical Assistant Salary

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
Missouri Medical Assistant $37,000 Bar high
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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:

  1. Clinical Medical Assistant
  2. Dental Assistant
  3. Medical Administration Assistant
  4. Medical Laboratory Assistant
  5. Nursing Assistant
  6. Patient Care Assistant
  7. Pediatric Medical Assistant
  8. Physical Therapy Assistant
  9. Respiratory Care Assistant
  10. Veterinarian Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Clinical Medical Assistant $38,000 Bar high
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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.

Dental Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Dental Assistant $58,000 Bar high
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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.

Medical Administration Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Administration Assistant $41,000 Bar high
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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.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Laboratory Assistant $29,000 Bar high
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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.

Nursing Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Nursing Assistant $49,000 Bar high
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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.

Patient Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Patient Care Assistant $56,000 Bar high
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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.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Pediatric Medical Assistant $59,000 Bar high
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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.

Physical Therapy Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Physical Therapy Assistant $59,000 Bar high
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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.

Respiratory Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Respiratory Care Assistant $56,000 Bar high
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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.

Veterinarian Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Veterinarian Assistant $26,000 Bar high
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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*
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*
St. Louis, MO 279 jobs
Kansas City, MO 79 jobs
Springfield, MO 49 jobs
Missouri 41 jobs
Columbia, MO 32 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.

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Written by Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez is HealthGrad.com's Chief Editorialist. Robert Sanchez has over 10 years experience in the Healthcare field and more recently has become an avid writer advising on career and job topics in this exciting field.

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