Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Danbury, CT

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$60.93/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Danbury, CT is $60.93 per hour. This is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of $52.48.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Danbury, CT compared to State and National Averages

$60.93/hour

Danbury, CT

17% higher than the US average.

$52.48/hour

Connecticut

4% higher than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Danbury Compare to Other Cities

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Fairfield, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 11% lower than the Danbury average of $60.93.

Norwalk, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 7% lower than the Danbury average of $60.93.

Westport, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 45% lower than the Danbury average of $60.93.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Danbury, Connecticut pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Danbury, CT average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour, roughly in line with Danbury, Connecticut.

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 Mental Health Nurse jobs in Danbury?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Danbury, CT average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 28% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$44

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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