Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: West Hartford, CT

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$53.42/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in West Hartford, CT is $53.42 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of $52.74.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$53.42/hour

West Hartford, CT

16% higher than the US average.

$52.74/hour

Connecticut

15% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in West Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Hartford, Connecticut

$52/hour

This is 2% lower than the West Hartford average of $53.42.

Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is equal to the West Hartford average

Manchester, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 2% lower than the West Hartford average of $53.42.

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Norwalk, Connecticut ($57) and Stamford, Connecticut ($57). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the West Hartford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$60	$61
Norwalk, Connecticut	$57	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Milford, Connecticut	$57	$57

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the West Hartford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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