Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$52.86/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Connecticut is $52.86 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $45.34.
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$52.86/hour
Connecticut
14% higher than the US average.
$45.34/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and New Hampshire ($49). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Massachusetts pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $73 | $73 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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