Medical Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $46,900 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $54,650
Employed locally 180
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $50,170
    90th
    $54,650

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,180
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $49,720
    Rochester, MN $48,980
    St. Cloud, MN $46,740
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,450
    Fargo, ND-MN $45,490

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $42,720
    Dental Assistants $60,160
    Phlebotomists $44,930
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Mankato, MN is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.99 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 6.1% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Mankato?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.