How much does a medical assistant make in Minnesota?
$50,480a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Minnesota. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,110Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $60,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $60,100 | $28.89 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,570 |
| Rochester, MN | $49,830 |
| Mankato, MN | $48,530 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,990 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,960 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $47,750 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,280 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $44,560 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $43,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 1. Washington | $59,290 |
| 2. Alaska | $52,560 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $51,050 |
| 4. Minnesota | $50,480 |
| 5. Oregon | $50,410 |
| 6. California | $49,660 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $49,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $50,480 against $45,690 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for medical assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays medical assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $52,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.