Physician Assistants pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for physician assistants is $67.24 an hour ($139,860 a year). About 3,570 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). Connecticut ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.14 | $106,380 |
| 25% of workers | $62.20 | $129,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.24 | $139,860 |
| 75% of workers | $79.40 | $165,140 |
| 90% of workers | $86.97 | $180,900 |
Physician Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $149,960 | 740 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $145,400 | 940 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $140,030 | 180 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $138,680 | 1,460 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $134,120 | 170 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,470 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,830 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $163,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,360 |
| Pharmacists | $141,290 |
| Occupational Therapists | $102,440 |
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