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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in New Haven?

$63,800a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $30.67 an hour or $5,317 a month.

Hourly
$30.67
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
1 of 392
Jobs in the area
4,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,940Median: $63,800Highest 10%: $80,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,940$21.13
25th$50,880$24.46
Median$63,800$30.67
75th$77,540$37.28
90th$80,130$38.52

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Bridgeport, CT$57,440
Hartford, CT$55,940
Norwich, CT$54,340
Waterbury, CT$50,460
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$80,620
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$78,990
Eligibility Interviewer$75,370
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$67,290
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,190
Cargo and Freight Agent$63,380
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,070
Bookkeeping$62,890
Production$61,880
Billing and Posting Clerk$61,180
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $30.67 ($63,800 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $63,800 against $47,540 nationally, 34% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $57,210, so New Haven pays 12% more.

Where does New Haven rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

1 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,130 or more.

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.