Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hartford, CT
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$39.28/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Hartford, CT is $39.28 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Hartford, CT compared to State and National Averages
$39.28/hour
Hartford, CT
19% lower than the US average.
$52.57/hour
Connecticut
11% higher than the US average.
$46.73/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 27% higher than the Hartford average of $39.28.
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is equal to the Hartford average
Middletown, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is equal to the Hartford average
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Hartford?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on August 2, 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) - Behavioral Health
- Hartford Hospital
- Hartford, CT
$29-50/hour
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