Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Bristol, CT

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$49.75/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Bristol, CT is $49.75 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.81.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.75/hour

Bristol, CT

8% higher than the US average.

$52.81/hour

Connecticut

13% higher than the US average.

$45.93/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Bristol Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Bristol average of $39.28.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 15% lower than the Bristol average of $39.28.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 23% higher than the Bristol average of $39.28.

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