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Medical Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

$44K median salary • Top employers hiring now

Minnesota's healthcare industry employs approximately 400,000 workers in a state renowned for healthcare excellence. Mayo Clinic in Rochester represents global gold standard in patient care. Twin Cities feature competing giants—Allina Health, Fairview/M Health, and HealthPartners. The state ranks 6th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting Scandinavian heritage health culture. Minnesota's nonprofit healthcare model differs from for-profit dominated states. Rural Minnesota has extensive critical access hospital network serving agricultural communities.

2,450+
Annual Jobs
$44K
Median Salary
8%
Job Growth
$0
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Minnesota employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Minnesota Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MN healthcare job market:

Minnesota's healthcare industry employs approximately 400,000 workers in a state renowned for healthcare excellence. Mayo Clinic in Rochester represents global gold standard in patient care. Twin Cities feature competing giants—Allina Health, Fairview/M Health, and HealthPartners. The state ranks 6th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting Scandinavian heritage health culture. Minnesota's nonprofit healthcare model differs from for-profit dominated states. Rural Minnesota has extensive critical access hospital network serving agricultural communities.

400,000
Healthcare Workers
130
Hospitals
#6
Health Ranking
97.1%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Minnesota

MN salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$36,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$44,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$52,000

What Affects Your Salary

Mayo Clinic positions offer global prestige with competitive compensation. Twin Cities systems compete driving strong wages. Cost of living at 97% of average means salaries stretch well. Rural Minnesota pays less but cost of living is very low. Somali and Spanish language skills valuable in Twin Cities. Minnesota's nonprofit model emphasizes quality over profit.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Minnesota

Minnesota features Mayo Clinic's global prestige and competing Twin Cities systems:

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MN Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Minnesota:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How prestigious is Mayo Clinic for CMAs?
Globally unmatched. Mayo Clinic is the world's gold standard for patient care—patients travel from everywhere. Mayo on your resume opens doors anywhere. Rochester is affordable unlike coastal academic centers. Expectations are high but learning and prestige are unparalleled.
How do Twin Cities systems compare?
Allina Health is largest with Abbott Northwestern flagship. M Health Fairview offers University of Minnesota academic affiliation. HealthPartners provides integrated health plan model. All are nonprofit with mission-driven cultures. Competition benefits CMAs through strong wages.
What languages are valuable in Minnesota?
Somali is uniquely valuable—Minneapolis has America's largest Somali community. Spanish throughout the state. Hmong in St. Paul. Karen and other refugee languages have growing value. Bilingual CMAs are actively recruited in Twin Cities.
Is Rochester or Twin Cities better for CMA careers?
Rochester offers Mayo prestige in smaller, affordable city. Twin Cities have more jobs, more employers, more diversity. Mayo is unmatched for prestige; Twin Cities offer variety. Both are excellent—choose based on career goals and lifestyle preferences.
What's the job outlook for CMAs in Minnesota?
Minnesota's CMA market grows at 8% annually with 2,450+ openings. Mayo and Twin Cities systems expand continuously. #6 health ranking reflects strong healthcare investment. Rural critical access hospitals face shortages. Strong outlook through 2034.

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Minnesota

Minnesota's healthcare industry employs approximately 400,000 workers in a state renowned for healthcare excellence. Mayo Clinic in Rochester represents global gold standard in patient care. Twin Cities feature competing giants—Allina Health, Fairview/M Health, and HealthPartners. The state ranks 6th nationally in health outcomes, reflecting Scandinavian heritage health culture. Minnesota's nonprofit healthcare model differs from for-profit dominated states. Rural Minnesota has extensive critical access hospital network serving agricultural communities.

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