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Medical Assistant Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$24.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,831/year ($3,403/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,580 Medical Assistant jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Medical Assistant salary of $50,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,831 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $50,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,878 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,862 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,909 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,831 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,403 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Minnesota?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Minnesota is $50,480 per year ($24.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,220 and $58,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $50,480, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $40,831 per year ($3,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 10,580 Medical Assistant jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.