salary$47,010 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,430per year
Jobs in the area870people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 39.2% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $47,010 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $37,940 and $57,430.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 39.2% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.