Physician Assistants Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $136,880 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.81
10th percentile $100,000
90th percentile $165,890
Employed locally 1,460
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,000
    25th
    $124,690
    50th (median)
    $136,880
    75th
    $161,810
    90th
    $165,890

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 147% Median Physician Assistants salary is 47% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $144,840
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $143,480
    New Haven, CT $143,120
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $138,440
    Connecticut $138,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $134,160

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physical Therapists $104,370
    Dental Hygienists $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Hartford, CT is $65.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.24 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Hartford, CT is 2.7% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,000 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,690.