Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Stamford, CT
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$57.01/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Stamford, CT is $57.01 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of $52.81.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Stamford, CT compared to State and National Averages
$57.01/hour
Stamford, CT
17% 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 Stamford Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Stamford Compare to Other Cities
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is equal to the Stamford average
Fairfield, Connecticut
$55/hour
This is 24% higher than the Stamford average of $41.89.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$56/hour
This is 25% higher than the Stamford average of $41.89.
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 Stamford, CT average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $57 per hour — Bridgeport, Connecticut pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | $56 | $57 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Stamford?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $56 | $57 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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