Medical Assistants Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $46,090 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $67,860
Employed locally 1,890
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $56,550
    90th
    $67,860

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Assistants salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $46,990
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,900
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,750
    Connecticut $46,500
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $45,790

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $41,010
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,750
    Dental Assistants $50,170
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $57,320
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in New Haven, CT is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in New Haven, CT is 4.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.