Nursing Assistant salary in Connecticut
What nursing assistants earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,790$21.53 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$41,900 – $47,180Top 10%: $53,870+
Jobs21,3801.35× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $44,340 | $21.32 | 7,990 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $45,560 | $21.90 | 4,500 |
| New Haven, CT | $45,030 | $21.65 | 3,840 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $43,010 | $20.68 | 2,190 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $44,210 | $21.26 | 1,610 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $44,060 | $21.18 | 1,050 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350 Wisconsin · $45,130 Arizona · $44,780 Pennsylvania · $44,590
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 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 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Connecticut?
Nursing Assistants in Connecticut earned a median of $44,790 a year ($21.53 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $41,900 to $47,180.
Where in Connecticut do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $45,560.
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.