Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Westport, CT

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$41.89/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Westport, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of $54.08.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$41.89/hour

Westport, CT

8% lower than the US average.

$54.08/hour

Connecticut

16% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Westport Compare to Other Cities

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Norwalk, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 26% higher than the Westport average of $41.89.

Fairfield, Connecticut

$55/hour

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

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is equal to the Westport average

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Norwalk, Connecticut ($57) and Stamford, Connecticut ($57). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Westport, CT average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 43% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$60	$61
Norwalk, Connecticut	$57	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Milford, Connecticut	$57	$57

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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