Average Registered Nurse Salary

$49.06/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Waterbury, CT is $49.06 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of $54.27.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Waterbury, CT compared to State and National Averages

$49.06/hour

Waterbury, CT

7% higher than the US average.

$54.27/hour

Connecticut

16% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Waterbury Compare to Other Cities

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Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 7% higher than the Waterbury average of $49.06.

Meriden, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 11% higher than the Waterbury average of $49.06.

New Haven, Connecticut

$40/hour

This is 21% lower than the Waterbury average of $49.06.

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