Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.80/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Connecticut is $52.80 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $48.85.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$52.80/hour
Connecticut
7% higher than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
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 $56 per hour. Long Term Care also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing earn 6% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care | $56 | $61 |
| Skilled Nursing | $56 | $61 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by New York ($60) and New Jersey ($57). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Massachusetts pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $74 | $87 |
| New York | $60 | $75 |
| New Jersey | $57 | $61 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $52 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $57 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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