Medical Assistants Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,750 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 360
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $42,130
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $53,040

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,980
    Nursing Assistants$43,770
    Dental Assistants$49,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,310
    Medical Transcriptionists$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Connecticut is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Connecticut is 5.8% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,130.