CT · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-1131

Nursing Assistants Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual Salary $44,500 +13% above national average (national: $39,530)
$44,860Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
21,390Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$44,500
$38,450
10th pct.
$51,790
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,450$18.49
25th percentile$39,760$19.12
50th percentile (median)$44,500$21.40
75th percentile$48,110$23.13
90th percentile (top earners)$51,790$24.90
Mean (average)$44,860$21.57

How Connecticut Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Connecticut
Connecticut (current) $44,500
Oregon $48,390 +9%
Washington $48,260 +8%
New York $47,390 +6%
District of Columbia $46,860 +5%
California $46,420 +4%
New Hampshire $46,050 +3%
Alaska $45,840 +3%
Maine $45,640 +3%

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Related Occupations in Connecticut

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Residential Advisors $44,660 1,560
Light Truck Drivers $44,240 10,900
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,770 7,610
Pharmacy Technicians $44,190 5,420
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $44,840 730
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $44,120 770

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in Connecticut?

The mean nursing assistants salary in Connecticut is $44,860 per year. The median (middle) salary is $44,500 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Nursing Assistants in Connecticut?

Entry-level nursing assistantss (10th percentile) in Connecticut typically earn around $38,450 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,760 per year.

What is the highest Nursing Assistants salary in Connecticut?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Connecticut make approximately $51,790 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,110 per year.

How does the Connecticut Nursing Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median nursing assistants salary in Connecticut is $44,500, which is +13% above national average of $39,530.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes