salary$45,560 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$53,960per year
Jobs in the area4,500people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Stamford?
Expensive. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 76.1% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $45,560 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,660 and $53,960.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 76.1% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.