Medical Assistants Salary in Minnesota

Medical assistants in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $53,190 a year) and the least in Mankato ($46,820), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $51,660 and the median at $50,480 for 10,580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$53,190
Rochester$53,190
St. Cloud$47,810
Duluth$47,650
Mankato$46,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$53,190	$52,570	$48,660	$42,825	105
Rochester	$53,190	$49,830	$47,170	$42,825	91
St. Cloud	$47,810	$47,750	$41,170	$38,856	88
Duluth	$47,650	$47,990	$39,850	$38,736	89
Mankato	$46,820	$48,530	$42,630	$38,114	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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