How much does a nurse practitioner make in Connecticut?
$138,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Connecticut. That is $66.57 an hour or $11,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,900Median: $138,500Highest 10%: $173,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,900 | $52.85 | |
| 25th | $124,900 | $60.03 | |
| Median | $138,500 | $66.57 | |
| 75th | $160,700 | $77.26 | |
| 90th | $173,800 | $83.56 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $141,500 |
| New Haven, CT | $140,900 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $139,300 |
| Norwich, CT | $135,900 |
| Hartford, CT | $135,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 6. New York | $153,500 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 8. Nevada | $140,700 |
| 9. Connecticut | $138,500 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $137,600 |
| 11. New Mexico | $137,500 |
| 12. Montana | $137,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $66.57 ($138,500 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $138,500 against $132,300 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays nurse practitioners the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $141,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.