Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$53.86/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Connecticut is $53.86 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $45.99.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$53.86/hour
Connecticut
15% higher than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Bridgeport, Connecticut reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Bridgeport, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Bridgeport, Connecticut pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | $56 | $57 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Connecticut?
Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing earn the most among Nursing specialties in Connecticut, both averaging $55 per hour, ahead of OR Circulate ($55). Long Term Care also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing earn 3% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care | $55 | $57 |
| Skilled Nursing | $55 | $57 |
| OR Circulate | $55 | $57 |
| PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $55 | $57 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Delaware ($58) and New Jersey ($58). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Massachusetts pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $81 |
| Delaware | $58 | $61 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| New York | $55 | $75 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $51 | $51 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Maine | $48 | $50 |
| Vermont | $42 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Pennant Services pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($53) and Elara Caring ($42). Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Pennant Services pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $57 | $73 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $58 |
| Elara Caring | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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