Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2,030.
  • LPNs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $61,040 per year or $29.35 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut LPNs who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #29 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #63 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk LPNs earn an average of $61,040 or $29.35 per hour which is 2% more than the Connecticut average salary of $59,440.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.35$28.582.69%
Annual Salary$61,040$59,4402.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk LPNs earn an average of $61,040 or $29.35 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.35$24.9317.73%
Annual Salary$61,040$51,85017.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $59,598 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $59,440. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $59,440.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,463.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $61,040.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,598.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$61,040102.42%$59,598
Connecticut$59,440103.44%$57,463
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 50% of LPNs earn between $57,460 and $65,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $69,060, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $47,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year203Under $47,130
15%2 – 4 years304$47,130 – $57,460
25%5 – 9 years508$57,460 – $62,990
25%10 – 14 years508$62,990 – $65,030
15%15 – 20 years304$62,990 – $69,060
10%20+ years203Above $69,060
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $61,040, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($129,790), Nursing Instructors ($94,230), and Registered Nurses ($90,950).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($36,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$129,790
Nursing Instructors $94,230
Registered Nurses$90,950
LPNs$61,040
Nursing Assistants$36,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2,030.

LPNs earn an average of $61,040 per year or $29.35 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk LPNs earn an average of $59,598 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk are Nurse Practitioners($129,790), Nursing Instructors ($94,230), Registered Nurses($90,950).


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