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Medical Assistants salary in St. Louis, Missouri

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the St. Louis metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$42,630
Mean annual$41,990
Range (10th to 90th)$36,460 to $47,450
St. Louis, Missouri employment5,040
State vs national-1.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where St. Louis medical assistants fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$36,46025TH$38,230MEDIAN$42,63075TH$45,24090TH$47,450

The middle 50% of workers earn between $38,230 and $45,240, with a median of $42,630.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Postsecondary nondegree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5

  • Administrative

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5

  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

  2. 02

    Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

  3. 03

    Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

  4. 04

    Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

  5. 05

    Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

  6. 06

    Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

  7. 07

    Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

  8. 08

    Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.

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Other metros in Missouri

How the St. Louis metro compares to other major Missouri metro areas for medical assistants.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Medical Assistants in St. Louis, Missouri?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Medical Assistants in the St. Louis metropolitan area is $42,630.
Does St. Louis pay more than the Missouri state average for Medical Assistants?
The St. Louis metro median is +8.4% versus the Missouri state median of $39,310.
How does St. Louis compare to the national median for Medical Assistants?
The St. Louis metro median is -1.7% versus the BLS national figure of $43,347.
What is the salary range for Medical Assistants in St. Louis?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $36,460 and the 90th-percentile at $47,450 for the St. Louis metro area.
What education is required for Medical Assistants?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Postsecondary nondegree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the St. Louis CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.