Nursing Assistants Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $41,010 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.72
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 5,220
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $40,570
    50th (median)
    $41,010
    75th
    $46,950
    90th
    $49,370

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $44,500
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $43,770

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,750
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Dental Assistants $50,170
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $57,320
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in New Haven, CT is $19.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in New Haven, CT is 3.7% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,570.