Physician Assistant salary in Connecticut
What physician assistants earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$139,860$67.24 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$129,370 – $165,140Top 10%: $180,900+
Jobs3,5702.02× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $138,680 | $66.67 | 1,460 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $145,400 | $69.91 | 940 |
| New Haven, CT | $149,960 | $72.10 | 740 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $140,030 | $67.32 | 180 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $134,120 | $64.48 | 170 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $130,970 | $62.97 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $141,470 Minnesota · $141,190 Rhode Island · $139,930 New Mexico · $139,920 Delaware · $139,350 Maryland · $137,560
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 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 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Connecticut?
Physician Assistants in Connecticut earned a median of $139,860 a year ($67.24 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $129,370 to $165,140.
Where in Connecticut do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in New Haven, CT at $149,960.
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.