Per diemPosted 10 days ago
LPN or Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urgent Care (Casual Position)
Essentia Health · Baxter, MN
$21.72–$32.58/ hour
Medical Assistant jobs in Baxter, MN
Medical Assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $23.74 per hour, about $49,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.24 and $26.48. That is 12% above the U.S. median of $21.25 per hour. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Baxter. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Baxter.
- $23.74median pay per hour, Minnesota
- $22–$26typical range per hour
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Baxter
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
LPN or Medical Assistant - Baxter Pediatric Clinic
Essentia Health · Baxter, MN
$21.72–$32.58/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
LPN or Certified Medical Assistant - Baxter Pediatric Clinic
Essentia Health · Baxter, MN
$21.72–$32.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
LPN or Medical Assistant (CMA) - Clinic Float Pool
Essentia Health · Baxter, MN
$21.72–$32.58/ hour
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Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 9,930 medical assistants employed in Minnesota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.02 | $39,560 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.24 | $46,260 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.74 | $49,380 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.48 | $55,080 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.32 | $58,910 | 33% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Baxter paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$855
- Per year: $42,732
- Per month: $3,561
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Minnesota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Baxter
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Baxter
CMS lists 1 hospital in Baxter. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Baxter Baxter, MN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Crow Wing County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Crow Wing County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | 57 mi | $22.47/hr | 72,145 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 93 mi | $24.12/hr | 63,807 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 94 mi | $24.12/hr | 72,739 |
| Blaine, MN | 96 mi | $24.12/hr | 75,172 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 96 mi | $24.12/hr | 82,893 |
| Plymouth, MN | 99 mi | $24.12/hr | 78,551 |
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License and tax basics in Minnesota
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Baxter city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Baxter, MN?
Medical Assistants in Minnesota have a median pay of $23.74 per hour, about $49,380 a year. The middle half earn between $22.24 and $26.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring medical assistants in Baxter?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Baxter. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baxter.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Baxter as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Baxter in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Crow Wing County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Baxter?
The federal per diem benchmark in Baxter is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Baxter?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Baxter and across Minnesota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Baxter.
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportBaxter, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 5 postings$30.88/ hr$22–$39
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 50 postings$27.69/ hr$23–$32
- US Oncology NetworkBurnsville, MN · 2 postings$27.50/ hr$22–$33
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 31 postings$27.15/ hr$17–$33
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$27.15High$32
141 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Minnesota, 122 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 141 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical Assistant/MA - Specialty ClinicPermanent$22.96–$32.42/ hour
- Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN) - Urgent CarePermanent$21.72–$32.58/ hour
+ 139 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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