Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut?

The highest paying employer in Connecticut for Registered Nurse jobs is Jobot, paying up to $45/hr. This is 8% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Connecticut.

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

Danbury is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 8% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include New Milford, paying up to $61/hr, Derby, paying up to $57/hr, and Milford, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$47.99/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Connecticut is $47.99 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $39.71.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$47.99/hour

Connecticut

17% higher than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$44	$61
Milford, Connecticut	$42	$57
Greenwich, Connecticut	$42	$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$42	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$42	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$42	$57
Westport, Connecticut	$42	$57

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Connecticut?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Behavioral Health	$48	$49
Psychiatric	$43	$43
Mental Health	$43	$43
Nursing Home	$34	$47

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$67	$77
Massachusetts	$62	$66
Pennsylvania	$47	$58
Rhode Island	$44	$46
New Jersey	$43	$43
New Hampshire	$41	$52
Maryland	$37	$49
Delaware	$36	$48
Vermont	$34	$46
Maine	$34	$45