Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Connecticut nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $124,870 and $160,700, with a median of $138,470.
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Nurse Practitioners pay by experience level in Connecticut
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Connecticut over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- 02
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- 03
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- 04
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- 05
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- 06
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
- 07
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- 08
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+40.1%
Projected annual openings
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BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut is $138,470.
- How does Connecticut compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
- The Connecticut median is +2.0% versus the BLS national figure of $135,791.
- What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $109,930 and the 90th-percentile at $173,810, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Nurse Practitioners a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 40.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.