Physician Assistants Salary in Connecticut

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

Median annual salary $134,160 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.50
10th percentile $111,700
90th percentile $178,340
Employed locally 60
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,700
    25th
    $123,720
    50th (median)
    $134,160
    75th
    $159,880
    90th
    $178,340

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,890
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,680
    Physical Therapists $101,820
    Dental Hygienists $95,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Connecticut is $64.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.56 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Connecticut is 0.7% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $111,700 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,720.