CT · Bridgeport · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Bridgeport area centers on $68.36 per hour, or about $142,180 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.54 and the upper quarter over $77.91. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport. That ranks 40th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 187th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bridgeport.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Bridgeport, CT

The metro median is 2% above the Connecticut statewide median of $66.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 670 nurse practitioners employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.89$99,61023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.54$125,9203% below U.S. median
Median$68.36$142,18010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.91$162,05025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$84.54$175,84036% above U.S. median

How Bridgeport ranks

  • 40th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 187th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bridgeport

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $68.36 median hour buys what $63.97 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bridgeport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,461
  • Per year: $123,048
  • Per month: $10,254

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bridgeport

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

Travel nurse practitioner 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 Bridgeport

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Bridgeport, CT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
West Haven, CT13 mi$66.81/hr55,379
Norwalk, CT13 mi$66.81/hr93,661
New Haven, CT16 mi$65.15/hr137,562
Stamford, CT20 mi$68.36/hr139,134
Danbury, CT21 mi$68.36/hr88,692
Waterbury, CT27 mi$64.40/hr115,908

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Connecticut · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Connecticut state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bridgeport

Bridgeport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Bridgeport, CT?

Nurse Practitioners in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $68.36 per hour, about $142,180 a year. The middle half earn between $60.54 and $77.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bridgeport a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 187th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Bridgeport?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bridgeport.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a nurse practitioner?

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bridgeport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bridgeport is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • MemorialCareLong Beach, CA · 4 postings$89.59/ hr$70–$109

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Low$51Median$66.83High$80

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3Open now: 5 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse - CardiologyPermanent
    $121k–$175k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, CT · posted today
  2. NURSE PRACTITIONERPermanent
    $138k–$140k/ year
    Universal Health Services · North Stonington, CT · posted today

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