Medical Assistants pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for medical assistants is $22.81 an hour ($47,430 a year). About 10,250 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| 25% of workers | $21.72 | $45,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.81 | $47,430 |
| 75% of workers | $24.14 | $50,210 |
| 90% of workers | $28.62 | $59,530 |
Medical Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $48,400 | 2,220 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $47,970 | 2,790 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $47,010 | 870 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $46,880 | 3,270 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $46,760 | 630 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,790 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Dental Assistants | $56,850 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,030 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $60,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,270 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $94,940 |
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