salary$136,120 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,960per year
Jobs in the area1,260people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 11.4% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $136,120 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $77,620 and $170,960.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 11.4% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.