Medical Assistants Salary in North Dakota

Medical assistants in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $47,930 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($43,680), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $46,870 and the median at $45,980 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$47,930
Fargo$47,840
Minot$44,780
Grand Forks$43,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$47,930	$48,980	$40,420	$40,692	91
Fargo	$47,840	$47,280	$39,090	$40,619	91
Minot	$44,780	$43,370	$38,760	$38,161	87
Grand Forks	$43,680	$44,560	$38,360	$37,277	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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