Medical Assistant salary in Connecticut
What medical assistants earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,430$22.81 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$45,180 – $50,210Top 10%: $59,530+
Jobs10,2501.15× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,880 | $22.54 | 3,270 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $47,970 | $23.06 | 2,790 |
| New Haven, CT | $48,400 | $23.27 | 2,220 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $47,010 | $22.60 | 870 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $46,760 | $22.48 | 630 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $46,980 | $22.59 | 360 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
New York · $48,000 Maine · $47,580 Nebraska · $47,370 Vermont · $47,250 New Jersey · $47,210 Rhode Island · $47,190
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Connecticut?
Medical Assistants in Connecticut earned a median of $47,430 a year ($22.81 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $45,180 to $50,210.
Where in Connecticut do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in New Haven, CT at $48,400.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.