salary$75,180 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,780per year
Jobs in the area1,860people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Stamford?
Expensive. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 46.1% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $75,180 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $63,810 and $87,780.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 46.1% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.