Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Danbury is 380.
  • LPNs in Danbury earn an average of $58,070 per year or $27.92 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut LPNs who work in Danbury is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Danbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Danbury

  • Ranks #5 in Connecticut for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Connecticut for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #76 in the nation for salary and #53 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #326 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Danbury LPNs earn an average of $58,070 or $27.92 per hour which is 2% less than the Connecticut average salary of $59,440.

AverageDanburyConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.92$28.58-2.31%
Annual Salary$58,070$59,440-2.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Danbury LPNs earn an average of $58,070 or $27.92 per hour which is 11% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageDanburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.92$24.9311.99%
Annual Salary$58,070$51,85012.00%
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 Danbury earns an average annual salary of $56,698 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $59,440. per year.

Cost-of-living in Danbury is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Danbury 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.
  • Danbury average salary is $58,070.
  • Danbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,698.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Danbury$58,070102.42%$56,698
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 Danbury, 50% of LPNs earn between $58,140 and $60,420 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $61,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $46,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year38Under $46,910
15%2 – 4 years57$46,910 – $58,140
25%5 – 9 years95$58,140 – $59,760
25%10 – 14 years95$59,760 – $60,420
15%15 – 20 years57$59,760 – $61,340
10%20+ years38Above $61,340
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 $58,070, Danbury LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($125,880), Nurse Midwives ($97,920), and Registered Nurses ($94,370).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($35,820).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$125,880
Nurse Midwives$97,920
Registered Nurses$94,370
LPNs$58,070
Nursing Assistants$35,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Danbury LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Danbury is 380.

LPNs earn an average of $58,070 per year or $27.92 per hour in Danbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Danbury LPNs earn an average of $56,698 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Danbury are Nurse Practitioners($125,880), Nurse Midwives($97,920), Registered Nurses($94,370).


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