salary$145,400 a year$70 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$198,650per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Bridgeport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,875 a month takes 15.5% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Bridgeport, CT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $145,400 a year ($70 an hour). Most earn between $106,540 and $198,650.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Bridgeport?
Typical rent of $1,875 a month takes 15.5% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.