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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$35.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,368/year ($4,781/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,540 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $73,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,368 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $73,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,382 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,637 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,303 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,368 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,781 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Connecticut?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Connecticut is $73,690 per year ($35.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,660 and $76,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $73,690, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $57,368 per year ($4,781 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 8,540 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.