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Medical Assistant Salary in Missouri (2026)
$19.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,710/year ($2,809/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,050 Medical Assistant jobs in Missouri (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Medical Assistant salary of $40,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,710 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $40,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,673 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,094 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$963 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,710 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,809 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Missouri?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Missouri is $40,440 per year ($19.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,380 and $46,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $40,440, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $33,710 per year ($2,809 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 13,050 Medical Assistant jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.