salary$71,850 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,510per year
Jobs in the area1,030people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 25.6% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $71,850 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $63,010 and $78,510.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 25.6% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.