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Physician Assistant Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$67.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,719/year ($8,310/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 15th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 3,570 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $139,860 a year — though pay ranges from $106,380 for newcomers to $180,900 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $165,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $180,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,570 Physician Assistant jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Physician Assistant salary of $139,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $99,719 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $139,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,300 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,699 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$7,142 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,719 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,310 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Connecticut?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Connecticut is $139,860 per year ($67.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,370 and $165,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $139,860, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $99,719 per year ($8,310 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,570 Physician Assistant jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.