Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Bridgeport, CT

Q: What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Danbury is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 6% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include New Milford, paying up to $61/hr, Derby, paying up to $57/hr, and Milford, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$41.89/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Bridgeport, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of $43.27.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Bridgeport, CT compared to State and National Averages

$41.89/hour

Bridgeport, CT

5% higher than the US average.

$43.27/hour

Connecticut

9% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Bridgeport Compare to Other Cities

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West Hartford, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 7% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

Manchester, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 7% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 5% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$44	$61
Milford, Connecticut	$42	$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$42	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$42	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$42	$57
Westport, Connecticut	$42	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Bridgeport?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Elara Caring	$43	$43

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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