Medical Assistants pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for medical assistants is $22.11 an hour ($45,980 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,690). North Dakota ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.10 | $37,650 |
| 25% of workers | $18.79 | $39,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.11 | $45,980 |
| 75% of workers | $26.26 | $54,620 |
| 90% of workers | $27.99 | $58,230 |
Medical Assistants pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $48,980 | 140 |
| Fargo | $47,280 | 290 |
| Grand Forks | $44,560 | 80 |
| Minot | $43,370 | 40 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,730 |
| Nursing Assistants | $45,820 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,300 |
| Dental Assistants | $57,770 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $46,280 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,480 |
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