How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Minnesota in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Minnesota earns about $24.27 per hour ($50,480 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $4,207 a month or $971 a week, both figures calculated from the annual pay. Clinics, hospitals, and outpatient offices across the state use this figure as a baseline for setting pay.

That is 10% above the national typical pay of $45,690 a year, per the same wage data. Minnesota ranks 4th among the 51 states and D.C. for Medical Assistant pay, one of the highest rankings in the country. With 10,580 Medical Assistants working across the state, the figures reflect a sizable, established workforce.

Entry-level positions in Minnesota typically offer around $19.29 an hour ($40,110 a year), according to the same wage data. New Medical Assistants often start near this figure in their first year or two on the job. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical rate of $24.27 an hour within a few years of experience. Clinics and hospital systems in the state generally raise pay for medical assistants who take on more clinical duties.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Minnesota often earn upwards of $28.14 an hour ($58,540 a year). The top 10% of earners make over $28.89 an hour, or about $60,100 a year. That puts the gap between entry-level and top pay at $19,990 a year. Work setting, years of experience, and city all tend to separate the two groups, with hospital systems and specialty clinics generally paying more than small practices.

Minnesota's typical pay for Medical Assistants rose from $35,920 in 2015 to $50,480 in 2025, a gain of $14,560. That is a 41% increase over the decade, according to the same wage data series. The rise has been fairly steady year over year, without sharp jumps or dips along the way.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Minnesota's climb. Minnesota still pays above the national figure today, even with the slower decade-over-decade rise. For someone starting now, pay has moved up steadily over the past ten years, though past growth is no guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in the Minneapolis metro area, where Medical Assistants typically earn $52,570 a year ($25.28 an hour), about 4% above the state figure. Rochester follows at $49,830 a year, and Mankato at $48,530 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

St. Cloud pays the least among the state's largest metro areas, at $47,750 a year ($22.96 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $4,820. Minneapolis also has the largest Medical Assistant workforce in the state, with 7,390 people in the role. Higher pay in Minneapolis generally tracks a higher cost of living there compared with smaller Minnesota cities.

Minnesota pays Medical Assistants more than each of its neighboring states. Wisconsin's typical pay is $48,680 a year, 4% below Minnesota's figure, while North Dakota sits at $45,980 a year, 9% lower. Iowa and South Dakota trail further behind, at $45,480 and $41,870 a year, with South Dakota running 17% below Minnesota. A Medical Assistant certification earned in one of these states can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one.

Medical Assistants in Minnesota typically earn $50,480 a year ($24.27 an hour), a figure that has risen 41% over the past decade. Pay varies somewhat by city, with Minneapolis paying the most and St. Cloud the least, though the difference is modest compared with the gap between entry-level and experienced roles. Readers considering the field should check Minnesota's certification or registry requirements and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.