Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waterbury, CT

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

Wallingford is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 13% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include Meriden, paying up to $55/hr, Simsbury, paying up to $54/hr, and Ellington, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$47.61/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Waterbury, CT is $47.61 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of $51.97.

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.61/hour

Waterbury, CT

3% lower than the US average.

$51.97/hour

Connecticut

6% higher than the US average.

$48.83/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waterbury Compare to Other Cities

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Bristol, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 4% higher than the Waterbury average of $47.61.

Meriden, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 13% higher than the Waterbury average of $47.61.

New Haven, Connecticut

$40/hour

This is 18% lower than the Waterbury average of $47.61.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut	$55	$55

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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