salary$45,030 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,770per year
Jobs in the area3,840people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford New Haven?
Expensive. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 53.6% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the New Haven, CT area is $45,030 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $39,520 and $59,770.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 53.6% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.