Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$16.52/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Connecticut is $16.52 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $19.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$16.52/hour
Connecticut
16% lower than the US average.
$19.16/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Meriden, Connecticut pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $17 per hour, followed by 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 $17 per hour — Meriden, Connecticut pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden, Connecticut | $17 | $22 |
| Bristol, Connecticut | $17 | $21 |
What type of Certified Nursing Assistants make the most money in Connecticut?
Only CNA reports pay data among Assisting specialties in Connecticut, averaging $23 per hour. CNA also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $17 per hour — CNA earns 38% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | $23 | $24 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Maine pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $22 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($16) and Maryland ($16). Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $17 per hour — Maine pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $22 | $23 |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $20 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $19 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $17 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $17 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $17 | $18 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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