Medical Assistant Apprenticeships in Missouri
Missouri has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training medical assistants. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
0
Median medical assistant wage
$39,310
Missouri, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+11%
1,700 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | Saint Louis | Single Employer |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | Multiple Employer |
| CROWDER COLLEGE | NEOSHO | Multiple Employer |
| Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) | Portageville | Multiple Employer |
| FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL | KANSAS CITY | Multiple Employer |
| JORDAN VALLEY HEALTH | Springfield | Single Employer |
| Lifepoint Health, LLC | St. Louis | Multiple Employer |
| LifePoint Health - Texas | St. Louis | Single Employer |
| Mercy | Springfield | Single Employer |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Medical Assistants Earn in Missouri
Wages
- Median annual wage: $39,310
- Average annual wage: $40,500
- Medical Assistants employed statewide: 11,860
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +11%
- Average openings per year: 1,700
- Employment: 11,740 → 13,030
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.