Nurse Practitioners Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $142,180 +10% vs national
Median hourly $68.36
10th percentile $99,620
90th percentile $175,840
Employed locally 670
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,620
    25th
    $125,910
    50th (median)
    $142,180
    75th
    $162,050
    90th
    $175,840

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 127% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $140,230
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $139,920
    Connecticut $138,960
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    New Haven, CT $135,510
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $133,940

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $106,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,790
    Physical Therapists $107,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,920
    Physician Assistants $138,440
    Dental Hygienists $98,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Bridgeport, CT is $68.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Bridgeport, CT is 10% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,620 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,910.