Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Connecticut
Certified Nursing Assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $21.40 per hour, about $44,500 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $19.12 and $23.13 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, at $22.88 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.40median pay per hour
- $44,500median pay per year
- 21,390employed in Connecticut
- #15of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Connecticut: percentiles
| Level | Connecticut per hour | Connecticut per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.49 | $38,460 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $19.12 | $39,770 | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.40 | $44,500 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $23.13 | $48,110 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $24.90 | $51,790 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Connecticut median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $22.88 | $47,580 | 1,290 | 7% above | — |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $22.38 | $46,560 | 4,030 | 5% above | $20.94 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $21.40 | $44,500 | 7,540 | in line with | $20.83 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $20.57 | $42,780 | 2,100 | 4% below | $20.62 |
| New Haven, CT | $19.72 | $41,010 | 5,220 | 8% below | $18.86 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Connecticut
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $21.83 | $45,410 | 2% above Connecticut |
| New York | $22.79 | $47,390 | 6% above Connecticut |
| Rhode Island | $21.23 | $44,160 | 1% below Connecticut |
What employers are posting in Connecticut
- 10roles with published pay
- $21.83median pay per hour
- $18–$26typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | 8 | $21.83 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $25.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 10 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Connecticut?
The median is $21.40 per hour, about $44,500 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.49 and the top 10% earn over $24.90 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Connecticut city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Connecticut metro areas, Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT has the highest median at $22.88 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Connecticut rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 15th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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