Nurse Practitioner salary in Connecticut
What nurse practitioners earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$138,470$66.57 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$124,870 – $160,700Top 10%: $173,810+
Jobs3,7501.06× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $135,170 | $64.99 | 1,370 |
| New Haven, CT | $140,880 | $67.73 | 920 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $139,330 | $66.99 | 840 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $141,530 | $68.04 | 290 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $135,930 | $65.35 | 170 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $135,140 | $64.97 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Nevada · $140,670 New Hampshire · $137,550 New Mexico · $137,520 Montana · $137,210 Rhode Island · $135,970 Hawaii · $135,570
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Connecticut?
Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut earned a median of $138,470 a year ($66.57 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $124,870 to $160,700.
Where in Connecticut do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Waterbury-Shelton, CT at $141,530.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.