salary$139,330 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$117,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,950per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Stamford?
OK. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 24.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $139,330 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $117,880 and $173,950.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 24.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.