Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,690 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $59,710
Employed locally 320
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $42,840
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $59,710

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,800
    Nursing Assistants $44,550
    Dental Assistants $60,910
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $54,160
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 10.2% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,840.