Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median administrative assistant in Connecticut earned $57,210 a year in May 2025[1], 20.3% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Connecticut at #4 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $40,700 | $57,210 | $78,300 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Connecticut earns $47,630–$66,050; the top tenth earns $78,300 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Connecticut median that makes about $81,729 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $77,540 | 4,780 | |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $68,040 | 5,800 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $63,740 | 6,980 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $65,770 | 1,410 | |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $59,580 | 790 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $60,570 | 2,330 |
New Haven, CT pays the most ($63,800) and Waterbury-Shelton, CT the least ($50,460): $13,340 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | +1.3% | |
| Washington | +0.2% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| California | -3.2% | |
| Rhode Island | -8.9% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Connecticut?
The median was $57,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,630 to $66,050.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Connecticut?
About $81,729 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Connecticut do administrative assistants earn the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $63,800 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.