How Much Does an NP Make in Connecticut in 2026?

A typical NP in Connecticut earns about $66.57 per hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to $138,470 a year. Broken down further, it comes to roughly $11,539 a month or $2,663 a week, based on the annual figure.

Connecticut's typical NP pay runs 5% above the national figure of $63.61 an hour ($132,300 a year). That places the state 9th out of 51 states and territories ranked for NP pay. About 3,750 nurse practitioners work in Connecticut, compared with 323,040 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Connecticut typically offer around $52.85 an hour, or about $109,930 a year. Pay climbs from there as NPs gain experience and move into more senior clinical roles. Within a few years, many reach the typical pay level of $66.57 an hour. The path upward tends to track years in practice and added clinical responsibility.

Experienced NPs in Connecticut often earn upwards of $77.26 an hour, or about $160,700 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $83.56 an hour, or $173,810 a year. That leaves a spread of $63,880 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap tends to reflect differences in practice setting, years of experience, and which city an NP works in.

Connecticut's typical NP pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, the typical NP earned $101,500 a year. By 2025, that figure reached $138,470, a gain of $36,970. That's a 36% rise over ten years.

Nationally, typical NP pay rose 35% over the same decade, so Connecticut's growth has tracked closely with the national trend. Pay for NPs entering the field in Connecticut today follows ten years of steady gains. Past growth doesn't guarantee future pay increases, but the decade's trend has been consistently upward.

Pay for NPs varies somewhat across Connecticut's metro areas, with each figure covering the full metro area rather than just the city center. Waterbury pays the most, at $141,530 a year ($68.04 an hour), about 2% above the state figure. Shelton matches that same figure. New Haven follows close behind, at $140,880 a year.

At the other end, the East Hartford metro area, which also includes Hartford and West Hartford, posts a typical $135,170 a year. That puts the state's city spread at $6,360. That same West Hartford metro area holds the largest NP workforce in the state, with 1,370 employed. Cities with higher pay often carry a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference for those who live there.

Connecticut's NP pay sits between its neighbors. New York pays noticeably more, at $153,510 a year, about 11% above Connecticut. Massachusetts runs a bit higher too, at $142,440 (3% above), while Rhode Island pays slightly less, at $135,970 (2% below). NPs licensed in Connecticut can often transfer or endorse that license into a nearby state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed with the state board.

Nurse practitioners in Connecticut typically earn $138,470 a year ($66.57 an hour), a figure that has risen 36% over the past decade. Pay is highest in Waterbury and lowest in the East Hartford metro area, though the spread between them is modest. For licensing requirements, check the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing; for local figures, see the city pages for Waterbury, New Haven, and Hartford.