salary$44,340 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$52,350per year
Jobs in the area7,990people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Hartford?
Expensive. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 41.5% of the median nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant make in Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $44,340 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $38,490 and $52,350.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 41.5% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.