Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Bridgeport, CT

Q: What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Meriden is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include Simsbury, paying up to $54/hr, Ellington, paying up to $54/hr, and Coventry, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$41.89/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Bridgeport, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Bridgeport, CT compared to State and National Averages

$41.89/hour

Bridgeport, CT

16% lower than the US average.

$52.47/hour

Connecticut

7% higher than the US average.

$48.55/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Bridgeport Compare to Other Cities

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New Haven, Connecticut

$40/hour

This is 4% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 14% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

Meriden, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 24% higher than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut	$55	$55

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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