Nurse Practitioner Salary in Connecticut: $138,470 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Connecticut earn a median of $138,470 per year — $66.57 an hour — $6,170 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #9 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Connecticut NPs earn between $109,930 and $173,810. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Connecticut NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Connecticut NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Connecticut
The median NP in Connecticut out-earns the median RN by $35,730 per year (35%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Connecticut With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Connecticut side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Connecticut | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $138,470 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $66.57/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $109,930 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $160,700 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $173,810 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 3,750 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Connecticut’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Connecticut?
NPs in Connecticut earn a median of $138,470 per year — $66.57 per hour — $6,170 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Connecticut #9 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Connecticut?
The median NP in Connecticut earns $138,470 versus $102,740 for the median RN — a difference of $35,730 per year (35%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Connecticut?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Connecticut, the 10th percentile is $109,930 and the 25th percentile is $124,870. Most NPs move toward the $138,470 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Connecticut?
3,750 nurse practitioners are employed in Connecticut per the BLS May 2025 estimates.