salary$149,960 a year$72 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$125,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$185,920per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford New Haven?
Cheap. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 16.1% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the New Haven, CT area is $149,960 a year ($72 an hour). Most earn between $125,350 and $185,920.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 16.1% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.