Nursing Assistants Salary in Hartford, CT

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

Median annual salary $44,500 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $52,610
Employed locally 7,540
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $52,610

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,580
    District of Columbia $46,860
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,560
    Connecticut $44,500
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $43,770
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $42,780

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,360
    Medical Assistants $46,990
    Dental Assistants $54,100
    Phlebotomists $44,440
    Orderlies $35,840
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Hartford, CT is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Hartford, CT is 12.6% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Hartford?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.