Medical Assistants Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $45,640 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $51,910
Employed locally 570
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $48,410
    90th
    $51,910

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Assistants salary is 46% 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
    New Haven, CT $46,090

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,300
    Nursing Assistants $47,580
    Dental Assistants $49,190
    Phlebotomists $44,020
    Pharmacy Aides $36,860
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Norwich, CT is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Norwich, CT is 3.3% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.