Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Bristol, CT

Q: What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

Wallingford is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Clinical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 10% higher than the average pay for Clinical Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include Meriden, paying up to $55/hr, Simsbury, paying up to $54/hr, and Ellington, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$49.75/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Bristol, CT is $49.75 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.57.

Last updated on June 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Bristol, CT compared to State and National Averages

$49.75/hour

Bristol, CT

1% higher than the US average.

$52.57/hour

Connecticut

6% higher than the US average.

$49.32/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Bristol Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$48/hour

This is 4% lower than the Bristol average of $49.75.

Hartford, Connecticut

$48/hour

This is 3% lower than the Bristol average of $49.75.

Middletown, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 27% lower than the Bristol average of $49.75.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut	$55	$55

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

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