salary$47,280 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,230per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Fargo?
OK. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 27.4% of the median medical assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $47,280 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $37,650 and $58,230.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 27.4% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fargo, ND-MN metro area.