Home Health Aide Salary Guide: Connecticut

Average Home Health Aide Salary

$22.84/hour

The average salary for a Home Health Aide in Connecticut is $22.84 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $21.53.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Home Health Aide salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$22.84/hour

Connecticut

6% higher than the US average.

$21.53/hour

United States

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Home Health Aides?

Meriden, Connecticut pays Home Health Aides the most, averaging $17 per hour, followed by Danbury, Connecticut ($17) and Bristol, Connecticut ($17). Meriden, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $22. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $23 per hour — Meriden, Connecticut pays 25% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut$17$22
Danbury, Connecticut$17$21
Bristol, Connecticut$17$21
How does the pay for Home Health Aides in Connecticut compare to nearby states?

Only New Jersey reports pay data for Home Health Aides, averaging $17 per hour. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $23 per hour — New Jersey pays 26% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Jersey$17$17

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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