Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$53.93/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Connecticut is $53.93 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $53.17.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$53.93/hour
Connecticut
1% higher than the US average.
$53.17/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Danbury, Connecticut pays Clinical 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 Connecticut average for Clinical Nurses is $54 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $60 | $61 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Milford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
New York pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($48) and Pennsylvania ($37). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Clinical Nurses is $54 per hour — New York pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $57 | $75 |
| New Hampshire | $48 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $37 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Clinical Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $58 |
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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