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Physician Assistant-Cardiology
Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, CT
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Physician Assistant jobs in West Haven, CT
The median physician assistant pay in Connecticut is $66.56 per hour ($138,440 a year), with the typical range running from $61.12 to $78.56. 1 open role with published pay is listed for West Haven. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in West Haven. The free report below lists employers near West Haven and what they pay.
- $66.56median pay per hour, Connecticut
- $61–$79typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay
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Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,700 physician assistants employed in Connecticut.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.08 | $100,010 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.12 | $127,130 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.56 | $138,440 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.56 | $163,400 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.47 | $177,780 | 33% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your West Haven paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,396
- Per year: $119,808
- Per month: $9,984
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 West Haven
| 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 physician 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 West Haven
CMS lists 1 hospital in West Haven, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven Va Medical Center West Haven, CT | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 3 mi | $68.81/hr | 137,562 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 13 mi | $66.56/hr | 151,599 |
| Waterbury, CT | 20 mi | $68.98/hr | 115,908 |
| Meriden, CT | 20 mi | $66.56/hr | 60,849 |
| Norwalk, CT | 27 mi | $66.56/hr | 93,661 |
| Danbury, CT | 28 mi | $66.56/hr | 88,692 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Connecticut · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in West Haven, CT?
Physician Assistants in Connecticut have a median pay of $66.56 per hour, about $138,440 a year. The middle half earn between $61.12 and $78.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring physician assistants in West Haven?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in West Haven. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Haven.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in West Haven as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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 West Haven?
The federal per diem benchmark in West Haven 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 physician assistants in West Haven?
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Your PA pay reportWest Haven, CT · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- GoHealth Urgent CareSouthington, CT · 9 postings$73.47/ hr$56–$90
- Stamford HealthStamford, CT · 3 postings$69.49/ hr$63–$76
- Trinity Health of New England Provider Network Organization, Inc.Hartford, CT · 1 wage offer$62.44/ hr$62–$62
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$61Median$73.47High$90
14 PA postings with published pay in Connecticut, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 PA roles
- Physician Assistant-CardiologyPermanent$97k–$128k/ year
- Physician AssistantPermanent$54.00–$60.00/ hour
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