Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hartford, CT

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

Wallingford is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 12% higher than the average pay for Mental Health 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 Mental Health Nurse Salary

$48.20/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Hartford, CT is $48.20 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.74.

Last updated on June 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.20/hour

Hartford, CT

2% lower than the US average.

$52.74/hour

Connecticut

6% higher than the US average.

$49.39/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 20% lower than the Hartford average of $48.20.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 61% lower than the Hartford average of $48.20.

Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 61% lower than the Hartford average of $48.20.

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

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

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 June 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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