Nursing Assistants pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for nursing assistants is $21.53 an hour ($44,790 a year). About 21,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Connecticut ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.59 | $38,660 |
| 25% of workers | $20.14 | $41,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.53 | $44,790 |
| 75% of workers | $22.68 | $47,180 |
| 90% of workers | $25.90 | $53,870 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $45,560 | 4,500 |
| New Haven | $45,030 | 3,840 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $44,340 | 7,990 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $44,210 | 1,610 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $43,010 | 2,190 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,470 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,640 |
| Paramedics | $77,480 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $44,660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,770 |
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