Nurse Practitioners Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $140,230 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.42
10th percentile $108,630
90th percentile $165,110
Employed locally 120
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,630
    25th
    $124,300
    50th (median)
    $140,230
    75th
    $154,710
    90th
    $165,110

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians$45,680
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,890
    Physical Therapists$101,820
    Dental Hygienists$95,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut is $67.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.28 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Connecticut is 8.5% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $108,630 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,300.