How much does a medical assistant make in Connecticut?
$47,430a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Connecticut. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $47,430Highest 10%: $59,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $59,530 | $28.62 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $48,400 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $47,970 |
| Waterbury, CT | $47,010 |
| Hartford, CT | $46,880 |
| Norwich, CT | $46,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 11. New Hampshire | $48,020 |
| 12. New York | $48,000 |
| 13. Maine | $47,580 |
| 14. Connecticut | $47,430 |
| 15. Nebraska | $47,370 |
| 16. Vermont | $47,250 |
| 17. New Jersey | $47,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $47,430 against $45,690 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for medical assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays medical assistants the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $48,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.