Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $47,510 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $59,030
Employed locally 2,100
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $57,010
    90th
    $59,030

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $50,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Connecticut $48,720
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,560
    New Haven, CT $47,950

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,530
    Office Clerks, General $46,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Hartford, CT is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Hartford, CT is 6.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.