MN · Marshall · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Marshall, 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 Marshall. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Marshall.

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Medical Assistant pay in Marshall, MN

Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 9,930 medical assistants employed in Minnesota.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.02$39,56010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.24$46,2605% above U.S. median
Median$23.74$49,38012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.48$55,08025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.32$58,91033% 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.

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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 Marshall

ItemFederal 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 Marshall

CMS lists 1 hospital in Marshall. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
Marshall, MN
Critical accessNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Lyon County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lyon County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sioux Falls, SD78 mi$19.50/hr209,289
St. Cloud, MN109 mi$22.47/hr72,145
Eden Prairie, MN118 mi$24.12/hr62,905
Minnetonka, MN119 mi$24.12/hr52,651
Plymouth, MN121 mi$24.12/hr78,551
Maple Grove, MN123 mi$24.12/hr72,739

Medical Assistant jobs in Minnesota · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide

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.

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Marshall

Marshall city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Marshall, 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 Marshall?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Marshall. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marshall.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Marshall 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 Marshall in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lyon 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 Marshall?

The federal per diem benchmark in Marshall 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 Marshall?

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Your Medical Assistant pay reportMarshall, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Avera HealthMarshall, MN · 4 postings$26.64/ hr$20–$33
  • 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

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

  1. Medical Assistant/MA - Specialty ClinicPermanent
    $22.96–$32.42/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN · posted today
  2. Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN) - Urgent CarePermanent
    $21.72–$32.58/ hour
    Essentia Health · Virginia, MN · posted today

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