Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Meriden, CT

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$54.99/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Meriden, CT is $54.99 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of $53.62.

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$54.99/hour

Meriden, CT

8% higher than the US average.

$53.62/hour

Connecticut

6% higher than the US average.

$50.50/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Meriden Compare to Other Cities

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Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 4% lower than the Meriden average of $54.99.

Bristol, Connecticut

$52/hour

This is 7% lower than the Meriden average of $54.99.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 50% lower than the Meriden average of $54.99.

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Meriden, CT average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 11% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$61	$61
Milford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$57	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Meriden?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. For comparison, the Meriden, CT average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$55	$55

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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