Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Connecticut
Nurse practitioners in Connecticut earn an average of $120,450 per year (or $57.91 per hour).
Connecticut nurse practitioners earn 2% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Connecticut
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $163,710 | $78 |
| 75th Percentile | $131,620 | $63 |
| Median | $125,360 | $60 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,660 | $48 |
80% of Connecticut NPs earn between $79,470 and $163,710.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Connecticut
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Connecticut NPs earn about $116,489 per year. Cost-of-living in Connecticut is 3% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Connecticut?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $276,540 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $111,980 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $101,180 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,610 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $88,530 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,440 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,050 per year |
At a $120,450 average annual salary, NPs in Connecticut tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($276,540). They tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($111,980), physical therapists ($101,180), dental hygienists ($88,610), registered nurses ($88,530), licensed practical nurses ($59,440), and pharmacy technicians ($38,050).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
