Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in New Haven, CT

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

Median annual salary $47,950 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $64,150
Employed locally 810
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $45,510
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $58,390
    90th
    $64,150

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $47,510

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $62,600
    Office Clerks, General $45,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,960
    Customer Service Representatives $47,100
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in New Haven, CT is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in New Haven, CT is 7.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,510.