Minnesota Medical Assistant Salary

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Medical Assisting field in the state of Minnesota. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Medical Assistant and more.

Average Salary of a Minnesota Medical Assistant

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Medical Assistant was $33,000 vs the national salary of $38,000. A Medical Assistant in Minnesota saw a healthy number of companies featuring over 3,496 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.

In USD as of September 26, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Minnesota Medical Assistant $33,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Elite Medical Scribes, Park Nicollet, CentraCare Health, HealthEast, and Clinicor offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level required.

Additional Salaries by Assistant Type

In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:

  1. Clinical Medical Assistant
  2. Dental Assistant
  3. Medical Administration Assistant
  4. Medical Laboratory Assistant
  5. Nursing Assistant
  6. Patient Care Assistant
  7. Pediatric Medical Assistant
  8. Physical Therapy Assistant
  9. Respiratory Care Assistant
  10. Veterinarian Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Clinical Medical Assistant $34,000 Bar high
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Average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Fairview Health Services, Essentia Health, CVS Health, University of Minnesota Physicians, and HealthEast offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Dental Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Dental Assistant $51,000 Bar high
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Average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were KinderCare Education, Saint Paul Public Schools, State of Minnesota, Arbys Restaurant Group, Inc., and Valvoline offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.

Medical Administration Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Administration Assistant $36,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CSL Behring, HealthEast, Timberland Partners, Essentia Health, and HealthPartners offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Laboratory Assistant $26,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hennepin County Medical Center, Park Nicollet, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Allina Health, and Planned Parenthood – Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Nursing Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Nursing Assistant $44,000 Bar high
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Average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CentraCare Health, Aegis Therapies, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Park Nicollet, and Fairview Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Patient Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Patient Care Assistant $50,000 Bar high
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Average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Park Nicollet, Aegis Therapies, Elite Medical Scribes, HealthPartners, and CVS Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Pediatric Medical Assistant $52,000 Bar high
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Average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Essentia Health, BrightStar Care, HealthPartners, University of Minnesota Physicians, and CentraCare Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Physical Therapy Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Physical Therapy Assistant $52,000 Bar high
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Average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Aegis Therapies, Saint Paul Public Schools, TherapyTravelers, Golden Living Centers, and Genesis Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Respiratory Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Respiratory Care Assistant $50,000 Bar high
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Average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mayo Clinic, STG International, Park Nicollet, Minnesota Lung Center/Minnesota Sleep Institute, and GOLDEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Veterinarian Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Veterinarian Assistant $23,000 Bar high
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Average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Vetco Clinics, VCA Animal Wellness Center, Banfield Pet Hospital, TerWisscha Construction Inc., and St. Paul Pet Hospital offering Contract, Full-time, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Top Employers of Minnesota Medical Assistant’s

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 3,496 jobs for a Minnesota Medical Assistant with most employers looking for Senior Level, Entry Level, and Mid Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Mayo Clinic 275 jobs
Fairview Health Services 140 jobs
Allina Health 134 jobs
Dungarvin 133 jobs
Essentia Health 126 jobs
CSL Behring 107 jobs
Elite Medical Scribes 69 jobs
Park Nicollet 69 jobs
CentraCare Health 58 jobs
HealthEast 58 jobs
Clinicor 56 jobs
CVS Health 55 jobs
CSL Plasma 52 jobs
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE 50 jobs
HealthPartners 49 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 3,496 Medical Assistant jobs in Minnesota.

City # Jobs Available*
Minneapolis, MN 159 jobs
Saint Paul, MN 81 jobs
Minnesota 73 jobs
Duluth, MN 53 jobs
Rochester, MN 38 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.

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Written by Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez is HealthGrad.com's Chief Editorialist. Robert Sanchez has over 10 years experience in the Healthcare field and more recently has become an avid writer advising on career and job topics in this exciting field.

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