Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$55.95/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Connecticut is $55.95 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $51.27.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$55.95/hour
Connecticut
8% higher than the US average.
$51.27/hour
United States
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($56). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Long Term Care Nurses is $56 per hour — Massachusetts pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $75 | $87 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| New Hampshire | $53 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care 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 Long Term Care Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% 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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