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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$66.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,852/year ($8,238/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $109,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $138,470 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 $98,852 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $138,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,967 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,593 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$7,058 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,852 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,238 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Connecticut?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Connecticut is $138,470 per year ($66.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,870 and $160,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $138,470, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $98,852 per year ($8,238 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,750 Nurse Practitioner 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.