Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$53.98/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Connecticut is $53.98 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $50.67.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$53.98/hour
Connecticut
6% higher than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Danbury, Connecticut pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Norwalk, Connecticut ($57) and Bridgeport, Connecticut ($56). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Acute Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $59 | $61 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | $56 | $57 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Danbury, CT
$55-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
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- Danbury, CT
$55-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Danbury, CT
$55-61/hour
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- Backus Hospital
- Hadlyme, CT
$56+/hour
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- Backus Hospital
- Hampton, CT
$56+/hour
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