Medical Assistants pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for medical assistants is $24.27 an hour ($50,480 a year). About 10,580 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Minnesota ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.29 | $40,110 |
| 25% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.27 | $50,480 |
| 75% of workers | $28.14 | $58,540 |
| 90% of workers | $28.89 | $60,100 |
Medical Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $52,570 | 7,390 |
| Rochester | $49,830 | 440 |
| Mankato | $48,530 | 200 |
| Duluth | $47,990 | 750 |
| St. Cloud | $47,750 | 330 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,510 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,750 |
| Dental Assistants | $65,270 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $61,530 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,540 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $71,520 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $63,080 |
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