Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Connecticut

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

Median annual salary $48,980 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $64,630
Employed locally 230
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $42,480
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $57,110
    90th
    $64,630

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,430
    Customer Service Representatives$44,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Connecticut is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Connecticut is 9.7% above the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,480.