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Medical Assistant- Medical Specialties Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Maple Grove, MN
$22.96–$32.42/ hour
Top 25% pay
Medical Assistant jobs in Maple Grove, MN
Pay for medical assistants in the Maple Grove area centers on $24.12 per hour, or about $50,180 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.84 and the upper quarter over $26.82. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Maple Grove. That ranks 13th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 46th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Maple Grove and what they pay.
- $24.12median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $23–$27typical range per hour
- 6,990medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Premise Health · Maple Grove, MN
$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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Medical Assistant/MA- Dermatology
Fairview Health Services · Maple Grove, MN
$22.96–$32.42/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Maple Grove. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Children's Minnesota · Maple Grove, MN
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 2 | $27.69 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $26 |
Medical Assistant pay in Maple Grove, MN
The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $23.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 6,990 medical assistants employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.71 | $41,000 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.84 | $47,510 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.12 | $50,180 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.82 | $55,790 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.37 | $59,010 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Maple Grove ranks
- 13th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 46th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Maple Grove
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.12 median hour buys what $23.01 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Maple Grove paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$868
- Per year: $43,416
- Per month: $3,618
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Maple Grove
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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. 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 Maple Grove
CMS lists 1 hospital in Maple Grove, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hennepin County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 6 mi | $24.12/hr | 82,893 |
| Plymouth, MN | 6 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.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Maple Grove, MN?
Medical Assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $24.12 per hour, about $50,180 a year. The middle half earn between $22.84 and $26.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Maple Grove a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 46th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Maple Grove?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Maple Grove. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Maple Grove.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin 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 Maple Grove?
The federal per diem benchmark in Maple Grove is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportMaple Grove, 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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