How much does a nursing assistant make in Connecticut?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Connecticut. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $53,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $41,900 | $20.14 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $53,870 | $25.90 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $45,560 |
| New Haven, CT | $45,030 |
| Hartford, CT | $44,340 |
| Norwich, CT | $44,210 |
| Waterbury, CT | $43,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 17. Nevada | $45,490 |
| 18. Hawaii | $45,350 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
| 21. Arizona | $44,780 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $44,790 against $42,260 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for nursing assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays nursing assistants the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $45,560 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.