salary$72,800 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,050per year
Jobs in the area3,010people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Hartford?
OK. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 25.3% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $72,800 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $61,870 and $80,050.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 25.3% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.