Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hartford, CT

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$51.92/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Hartford, CT is $51.92 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of $53.13.

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Hartford, CT compared to State and National Averages

$51.92/hour

Hartford, CT

3% higher than the US average.

$53.13/hour

Connecticut

5% higher than the US average.

$50.50/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 3% higher than the Hartford average of $51.94.

Manchester, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 3% lower than the Hartford average of $51.94.

Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 1% higher than the Hartford average of $51.94.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Danbury, Connecticut pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Hartford, CT average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 17% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$61	$61
Milford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Norwalk, Connecticut	$57	$57
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Hartford?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Hartford, CT average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$50

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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