How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Connecticut?
$57,210a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Connecticut. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,700Median: $57,210Highest 10%: $78,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $66,050 | $31.75 | |
| 90th | $78,300 | $37.64 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $63,800 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $57,440 |
| Hartford, CT | $55,940 |
| Norwich, CT | $54,340 |
| Waterbury, CT | $50,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,910 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $57,940 |
| 3. Washington | $57,330 |
| 4. Connecticut | $57,210 |
| 5. California | $55,400 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $52,140 |
| 7. Oregon | $51,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $27.50 ($57,210 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $57,210 against $47,540 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $63,800 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.