How Much Does an LPN Make in Connecticut in 2026?

A typical LPN in Connecticut earns about $35.43 per hour ($73,690 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,141 a month and $1,417 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. These figures represent typical pay across the state's LPNs, not entry-level or senior-only pay.

Connecticut LPNs earn 14% more than the national figure of $64,400 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places the state 15th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia for LPN pay. Roughly 8,540 LPNs work across Connecticut, providing scale for the figure.

Entry-level positions in Connecticut typically offer around $30.10 per hour ($62,610 per year), according to the same May 2025 data. Newer LPNs often start near this range in their first year or two on the job. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $35.43 per hour as experience builds. Many reach that level within a few years of steady work.

Experienced LPNs in Connecticut often earn upwards of $36.94 per hour ($76,830 per year), and the top 10% of earners make over $38.97 per hour ($81,060 per year). The gap between entry-level and top pay runs to $18,450 a year. Setting, years on the job, and city all factor into where an individual LPN lands within that range.

Connecticut LPN pay has climbed over the past decade, from $55,740 in 2015 to $73,690 in 2025. That is a gain of $17,950, a rise of 32% over ten years. The climb has not been perfectly even year to year, but the overall direction has been up. Pay picked up pace noticeably after 2022.

Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same ten years, faster than Connecticut's 32% increase. That means Connecticut's growth lagged the national trend even as its dollar figure stayed well above the national number. For someone starting as an LPN now, pay has moved up over time, though past growth is no guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in Willimantic, where LPNs typically earn $75,610 a year ($36.35 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. New London and Norwich post the same figures. Bridgeport, Stamford, and Danbury follow closely at $75,180 a year ($36.15 an hour). These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

At the other end, Shelton posts the lowest figure in the state, $71,850 a year ($34.54 an hour), matched by Waterbury. That is a spread of $3,760 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. East Hartford, tied with West Hartford and Hartford at $72,800 a year, has the largest LPN workforce in the state at 3,010. Lower pay in a city usually tracks a lower cost of living there.

Connecticut's LPN pay trails both of its New England neighbors: Massachusetts pays $80,220 a year, about 9% more, and Rhode Island pays $80,090 a year, also about 9% more. New York pays less, at $67,180 a year, about 9% below Connecticut's figure. LPN licensure in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, which can simplify a move across these borders.

Connecticut LPNs typically earn $73,690 a year ($35.43 an hour), up 32% over the past decade. That places the state's pay above the national figure and mid-range among all states. Readers weighing a move into the field, or between cities, can check Connecticut's state licensing or nursing registry page for requirements, and the city-level pages on this site for local pay figures before deciding where to work.