verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$45,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.11/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
600
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,687 #5 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in North Dakota, explained

Medical assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $45,980 per year ($22.11 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $37,650, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $58,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $45,980 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $45,980 is worth about $51,687 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #5 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,650
$18.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,980
$22.11/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,230
$28.00/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $45,980 $51,687
Minnesota $50,480 $51,186 −$4,500
Montana $46,820 $49,469 −$840
South Dakota $41,870 $47,265 +$4,110

Medical Assistant in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in North Dakota?

Medical assistants in North Dakota earn a median of $45,980 per year ($22.11 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay medical assistants well?

At $45,980, North Dakota pays 1% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 600 work in the state.

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