How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Connecticut in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Connecticut earns about $22.81 per hour ($47,430 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,952 a month and $912 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies with setting and experience, but this figure reflects what most Medical Assistants across the state actually take home.

Connecticut's typical pay runs about 4% above the national figure of $45,690, according to the same May 2025 data. That places the state 14th among all 51 states and Washington, D.C. for Medical Assistant pay. Roughly 10,250 Medical Assistants work across Connecticut, giving these figures a solid base.

Entry-level Medical Assistant positions in Connecticut typically offer around $18.50 an hour ($38,480 a year), according to May 2025 wage data. Most new Medical Assistants start near this range and see pay move toward the typical $22.81 hourly rate within a few years of experience. Additional certifications or specialized clinical settings can speed that progression.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Connecticut often earn upwards of $24.14 an hour ($50,210 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $59,530 a year. That leaves a spread of $21,050 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that typically comes down to years of experience, work setting, and city.

Connecticut Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from $34,190 in 2015 to $47,430 in 2025. That's a gain of $13,240, or 39%, over ten years. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, without the sharp swings seen in some other occupations.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Connecticut's climb. Pay has moved up steadily for people entering the field in Connecticut, though the state's growth rate has trailed the national trend. There's no guarantee future years will match this pattern, but the ten-year record points in one direction.

Pay runs highest in New Haven, where Medical Assistants typically earn $48,400 a year ($23.27 an hour), about 2% above the statewide figure. Stamford, Danbury, and Bridgeport follow closely, each with typical pay of $47,970 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city limits.

Norwich sits at the lower end, with typical pay of $46,760 a year ($22.48 an hour), putting the spread between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $1,640. Hartford employs the most Medical Assistants of any Connecticut city, with about 3,270 working there at $46,880 a year ($22.54 an hour). Higher pay in cities like New Haven and Stamford generally tracks a higher cost of living, not just demand for the work.

Connecticut's Medical Assistant pay sits between its neighbors. Massachusetts pays more, with typical earnings of $49,460 a year, about 4% above Connecticut. Rhode Island pays slightly less, at $47,190, about 1% below. New York runs close behind Massachusetts at $48,000. Medical Assistants who move between these states can often transfer or endorse their certification rather than starting the credentialing process over.

Medical Assistants in Connecticut typically earn $47,430 a year, a figure that has climbed 39% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, but the overall trend points upward. Readers preparing to enter the field should check Connecticut's medical assistant certification and registry requirements, and consult city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.