verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$138,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.57/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
3,750
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$133,645 #35 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Connecticut, explained

Nurse practitioners in Connecticut earn a median of $138,470 per year ($66.57 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $109,930, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $173,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $138,470 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $138,470 is worth about $133,645 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #35 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$109,930
$52.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$138,470
$66.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$173,810
$83.56/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $138,470 $133,645
New York $153,510 $142,243 −$15,040
Massachusetts $142,440 $134,686 −$3,970
Rhode Island $135,970 $132,939 +$2,500

Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Connecticut?

Nurse practitioners in Connecticut earn a median of $138,470 per year ($66.57 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay nurse practitioners well?

At $138,470, Connecticut pays 5% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 3,750 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

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