Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hartford, CT

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$52.65/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Hartford, CT is $52.65 per hour. This is equal to the Connecticut average

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$52.65/hour

Hartford, CT

10% higher than the US average.

$52.81/hour

Connecticut

10% higher than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 2% higher than the Hartford average of $52.65.

Manchester, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is equal to the Hartford average

Middletown, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 2% higher than the Hartford average of $52.65.

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

Only Bridgeport, Connecticut reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Bridgeport, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Hartford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Bridgeport, Connecticut pays 6% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$56	$57

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Hartford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 34% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$35	$49

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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