salary$43,010 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,810per year
Jobs in the area2,190people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 42.8% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $43,010 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $38,840 and $50,810.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 42.8% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.