Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Stamford, CT
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$41.89/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Stamford, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of $48.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Stamford, CT compared to State and National Averages
$41.89/hour
Stamford, CT
15% higher than the US average.
$48.06/hour
Connecticut
26% higher than the US average.
$35.50/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Stamford Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Stamford Compare to Other Cities
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is equal to the Stamford average
Westport, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is equal to the Stamford average
Fairfield, Connecticut
--/hour
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $44 | $61 |
| Milford, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
| Greenwich, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
| Westport, Connecticut | $42 | $57 |
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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