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?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut$55$55
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Waterbury?
Average Hourly SalaryMax 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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