salary$134,120 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$188,690per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Waterbury?
Cheap. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 13.7% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $134,120 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $104,030 and $188,690.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 13.7% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.