Medical Assistant Jobs Missouri | $38K Salary | 2,300+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Missouri employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Missouri Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MO healthcare job market:

Missouri's healthcare industry employs approximately 370,000 workers in a state split between two major metros. St. Louis anchors eastern Missouri with BJC HealthCare/Washington University's academic powerhouse, while Kansas City features competing systems on the western border. The state ranks 39th in health outcomes with urban-rural disparities. Rural Missouri and the Ozarks face healthcare access challenges. Missouri's central location and affordability make it a healthcare hub for the region.

370,000

Healthcare Workers

145

Hospitals

#39

Health Ranking

89.8%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Missouri

MO salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$30,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$38,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$46,000

What Affects Your Salary

St. Louis (BJC/Wash U) pays highest with academic medicine premiums. Kansas City systems compete driving solid wages. Cost of living at 90% of average makes salaries stretch well. Springfield and Columbia offer good value. Rural Missouri pays less but cost of living is very low. Union positions available at some facilities.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Missouri

Missouri features BJC/Washington University's academic excellence and competing regional systems:

MO Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Missouri:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Missouri:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Missouri