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Nursing Assistant Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$21.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,403/year ($3,034/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,380 Nursing Assistant jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $44,790 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 $36,403 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $44,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,426 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,766 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,403 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Connecticut?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Connecticut is $44,790 per year ($21.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,900 and $47,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $44,790, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $36,403 per year ($3,034 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 21,380 Nursing Assistant 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.