salary$138,680 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,130per year
Jobs in the area1,460people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 13.3% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $138,680 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $99,470 and $173,130.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 13.3% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.