Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$52.75/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Connecticut is $52.75 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$52.75/hour
Connecticut
This is equal to the US average
$52.83/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Only Bridgeport, Connecticut reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Bridgeport, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Mental Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Bridgeport, Connecticut pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | $56 | $57 |
How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($51). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Mental Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Massachusetts pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $65 | $69 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Mental Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $57 |
Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
- Washington Depot, CT
$55-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- William W. Backus Hospital
- Norwich, CT
$56+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Backus Hospital
- Hadlyme, CT
$55-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
- Goshen, CT
$55+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
- Cornwall Bridge, CT
$55+/hour
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