Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Meriden, CT

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$54.99/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Meriden, CT is $54.99 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of $52.80.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$54.99/hour

Meriden, CT

16% higher than the US average.

$52.80/hour

Connecticut

13% higher than the US average.

$45.93/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Meriden Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 9% higher than the Meriden average of $40.43.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 19% lower than the Meriden average of $40.43.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 21% higher than the Meriden average of $40.43.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Meriden?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. For comparison, the Meriden, CT average for Mental Health Nurses is $55 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$55	$55

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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