Nurse Practitioner salary in Connecticut
Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut earn a median of $66.81 per hour, about $138,960 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $60.54 and $76.77 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, at $68.36 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $66.81median pay per hour
- $138,960median pay per year
- 3,680nurse practitioners employed in Connecticut
- #7of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Connecticut: percentiles
| Level | Connecticut per hour | Connecticut per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.95 | $105,980 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $60.54 | $125,920 | $52.86 |
| Median | $66.81 | $138,960 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $76.77 | $159,680 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $81.66 | $169,850 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Connecticut median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $68.36 | $142,180 | 670 | 2% above | $63.97 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $67.27 | $139,920 | 1,540 | 1% above | $65.47 |
| New Haven, CT | $65.15 | $135,510 | 820 | 2% below | $62.31 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $64.40 | $133,940 | 230 | 4% below | $64.54 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $63.70 | $132,500 | 240 | 5% below | — |
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).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Connecticut
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $66.77 | $138,890 | in line with Connecticut |
| New York | $69.90 | $145,390 | 5% above Connecticut |
| Rhode Island | $62.84 | $130,710 | 6% below Connecticut |
What employers are posting in Connecticut
- 5roles with published pay
- $66.83median pay per hour
- $54–$76typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $71.16 |
| Universal Health Services | 1 | $66.83 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $55.84 |
| Genesis Healthcare | 1 | $57 |
| Stamford Health | 1 | $69.49 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 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 nurse practitioner make in Connecticut?
The median is $66.81 per hour, about $138,960 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $50.95 and the top 10% earn over $81.66 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Connecticut city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Connecticut metro areas, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has the highest median at $68.36 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Connecticut rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Connecticut ranks 7th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner 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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