Average Physician Assistant Salary in Connecticut

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Physician Assistant in Connecticut earns $138,200 per year, which is above the national average of $130,020. This translates to approximately $66.44 per hour, $5,315 biweekly, or $11,517 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Connecticut is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$103,600	$49.81
Average (50th)	$138,200	$66.44
Experienced (75th)	$158,900	$76.41
Top Earners (90th)	$179,700	$86.39

Physician Assistant Salary by City in Connecticut

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Hartford	$149,300	$12,442/mo
New Haven	$141,000	$11,750/mo
Stamford	$135,400	$11,283/mo
Bridgeport	$131,300	$10,942/mo
Waterbury	$128,500	$10,708/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Master's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	28% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3%-6.99% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.69/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Connecticut

Major employers hiring Physician Assistants in Connecticut include Yale New Haven Health, Cigna, Raytheon, Hartford Financial, and Pratt & Whitney. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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