Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 560.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $129,790 per year or $62.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Nurse Practitioners who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners 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 #43 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #78 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,790 or $62.40 per hour which is 7% more than the Connecticut average salary of $120,450.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$62.40$57.917.75%
Annual Salary$129,790$120,4507.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,790 or $62.40 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62.40$56.759.96%
Annual Salary$129,790$118,0409.95%
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, Nurse Practitioners in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $126,723 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $120,450. 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 $120,450.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $116,444.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $129,790.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $126,723.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$129,790102.42%$126,723
Connecticut$120,450103.44%$116,444
U.S.$118,040$118,040
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 Nurse Practitioners earn between $107,440 and $140,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $166,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $101,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year56Under $101,500
15%2 – 4 years84$101,500 – $107,440
25%5 – 9 years140$107,440 – $129,820
25%10 – 14 years140$129,820 – $140,530
15%15 – 20 years84$129,820 – $166,170
10%20+ years56Above $166,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($36,960), LPNs ($61,040), Registered Nurses ($90,950), and Nursing Instructors ($94,230).

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 Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 560.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,790 per year or $62.40 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $126,723 per year or $61 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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