Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New Haven, 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 9% 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

$40.43/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New Haven, CT is $40.43 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of $48.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$40.43/hour

New Haven, CT

18% lower than the US average.

$48.74/hour

Connecticut

2% higher than the US average.

$47.82/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New Haven Compare to Other Cities

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Milford, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 3% higher than the New Haven average of $40.43.

Meriden, Connecticut

$40/hour

This is equal to the New Haven average

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 3% higher than the New Haven average of $40.43.

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
Greenwich, Connecticut	$42	$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$42	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$42	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$42	$57
Westport, Connecticut	$42	$57

Last updated on March 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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