Nurse Practitioners pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $66.57 an hour ($138,470 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($132,300). Connecticut ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.85 | $109,930 |
| 25% of workers | $60.03 | $124,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.57 | $138,470 |
| 75% of workers | $77.26 | $160,700 |
| 90% of workers | $83.56 | $173,810 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton | $141,530 | 290 |
| New Haven | $140,880 | 920 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $139,330 | 840 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $135,930 | 170 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $135,170 | 1,370 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,860 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,830 |
| Paramedics | $77,480 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $163,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,360 |
| Pharmacists | $141,290 |
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