Medical Assistants Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,360 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 340
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $46,360
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $54,840

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,030
    Nursing Assistants $40,170
    Dental Assistants $60,770
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,260
    Pharmacy Aides $32,240
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southeast Minnesota is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.9% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.