PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant Sign On Bonus
GoHealth Urgent Care · Meriden, CT
$20.00–$24.25/ hour
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Medical Assistant jobs in Meriden, CT
Medical Assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $22.36 per hour, about $46,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.54 and $23.68. That is 5% above the U.S. median of $21.25 per hour. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Meriden. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Meriden.
- $22.36median pay per hour, Connecticut
- $21–$24typical range per hour
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Meriden
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Assistant - Sign on Bonus $3,500
GoHealth Urgent Care · Meriden, CT
$20.00–$24.25/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Pulmonary
Hartford HealthCare · Meriden, CT
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA, CNA, EMT) – Float
Hartford HealthCare · Meriden, CT
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Get my free pay reportMedical Assistant pay in Meriden, CT
Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 9,750 medical assistants employed in Connecticut.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.13 | $37,710 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.54 | $42,720 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.36 | $46,500 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.68 | $49,250 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.31 | $58,880 | 33% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Meriden paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$805
- Per year: $40,248
- Per month: $3,354
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Meriden
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Meriden
CMS lists 1 hospital in Meriden, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center Meriden, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 10 mi | $22.36/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 13 mi | $22.36/hr | 62,195 |
| Waterbury, CT | 13 mi | $22.02/hr | 115,908 |
| Hartford, CT | 17 mi | $22.59/hr | 122,129 |
| New Haven, CT | 17 mi | $22.16/hr | 137,562 |
| West Haven, CT | 20 mi | $22.36/hr | 55,379 |
Medical Assistant jobs in Connecticut · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Meriden
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Meriden, CT?
Medical Assistants in Connecticut have a median pay of $22.36 per hour, about $46,500 a year. The middle half earn between $20.54 and $23.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring medical assistants in Meriden?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Meriden. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Meriden.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Meriden as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Meriden?
The federal per diem benchmark in Meriden is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Meriden?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportMeriden, CT · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- GoHealth Urgent CareMeriden, CT · 19 postings$22.12/ hr$20–$26
- One MedicalDarien, CT · 3 postings$25.00/ hr$24–$28
- Trinity HealthNESF, CT · 10 postings$23.38/ hr$19–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$22.12High$28
32 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Connecticut, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 32 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical Assistant - NeurosurgeryPermanent$18.70–$28.05/ hour
- Medical Assistant - NeurologyPermanent$18.70–$28.05/ hour
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