Nurse Practitioners Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $139,920 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $67.27
10th percentile $105,980
90th percentile $166,750
Employed locally 1,540
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,980
    25th
    $125,160
    50th (median)
    $139,920
    75th
    $155,470
    90th
    $166,750

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 151% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 51% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $142,180
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $140,230
    Connecticut $138,960
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    New Haven, CT $135,510
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $133,940

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370
    Dental Hygienists $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Hartford, CT is $67.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.60 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Hartford, CT is 8.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $105,980 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,160.