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 34% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include Milford, paying up to $57/hr, Norwalk, paying up to $57/hr, and Stamford, 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 30% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.40.

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

24% lower than the US average.

$52.40/hour

Connecticut

4% higher than the US average.

$50.20/hour

United States

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

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 1% lower than the New Haven average of $40.43.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 20% lower than the New Haven average of $40.43.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 8% 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
Milford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$57	$57
Meriden, Connecticut	$55	$55

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$43

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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