Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Connecticut
The median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Connecticut is $73,690 a year, somewhat above the national $64,400 (+14%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 23% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and Rhode Island pay more (up to $80,220 in Massachusetts) and New York pays less (down to $67,180 in New York). Connecticut employs 8,540 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 5.03 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 means the occupation is more concentrated in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $30.10 | $32.05 | $35.43 | $36.94 | $38.97 | $34.89 | 8,540 | 5.03 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $62,610 | $66,660 | $73,690 | $76,830 | $81,060 | $72,580 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.03
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $36.35 | $75,610 | $61,120 | $83,720 | 590 | 4.70 | 1.13 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $36.15 | $75,180 | $63,810 | $87,780 | 1,860 | 4.60 | 1.10 |
| New Haven, CT | $35.49 | $73,820 | $62,280 | $80,220 | 1,560 | 5.54 | 1.33 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $35.00 | $72,800 | $61,870 | $80,050 | 3,010 | 5.02 | 1.20 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $34.54 | $71,850 | $63,010 | $78,510 | 1,030 | 6.44 | 1.54 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $34.29 | $71,320 | $62,590 | $77,780 | 380 | 5.66 | 1.36 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $35.43 | $73,690 | 8,540 | 1.21 |
| Massachusetts | $38.57 | $80,220 | 13,210 | 0.87 |
| New York | $32.30 | $67,180 | 39,400 | 0.98 |
| Rhode Island | $38.51 | $80,090 | 1,290 | 0.62 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.