Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in New Haven is 1,580.
  • LPNs in New Haven earn an average of $59,120 per year or $28.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut LPNs who work in New Haven is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in New Haven is less than 1%.

Rankings for New Haven

  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #57 in the nation for salary and #47 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Connecticut

New Haven LPNs earn an average of $59,120 or $28.43 per hour which is almost same as Connecticut average salary of $59,440.

AverageNew HavenConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.43$28.58-0.52%
Annual Salary$59,120$59,440-0.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

New Haven LPNs earn an average of $59,120 or $28.43 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageNew HavenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.43$24.9314.04%
Annual Salary$59,120$51,85014.02%
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 New Haven earns an average annual salary of $57,723 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $59,440. per year.

Cost-of-living in New Haven is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means New Haven 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.
  • New Haven average salary is $59,120.
  • New Haven cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,723.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
New Haven$59,120102.42%$57,723
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 New Haven, 50% of LPNs earn between $59,070 and $60,320 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $61,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $47,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year158Under $47,530
15%2 – 4 years237$47,530 – $59,070
25%5 – 9 years395$59,070 – $59,770
25%10 – 14 years395$59,770 – $60,320
15%15 – 20 years237$59,770 – $61,160
10%20+ years158Above $61,160
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 $59,120, New Haven LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($123,340), Nursing Instructors ($95,250), and Registered Nurses ($89,530).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($35,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$123,340
Nursing Instructors $95,250
Registered Nurses$89,530
LPNs$59,120
Nursing Assistants$35,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for New Haven LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in New Haven is 1,580.

LPNs earn an average of $59,120 per year or $28.43 per hour in New Haven.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in New Haven LPNs earn an average of $57,723 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in New Haven are Nurse Practitioners($123,340), Nursing Instructors ($95,250), Registered Nurses($89,530).


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