Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Bridgeport, CT
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$41.89/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Bridgeport, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of $33.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Bridgeport, CT compared to State and National Averages
$41.89/hour
Bridgeport, CT
14% lower than the US average.
$33.89/hour
Connecticut
41% lower than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Bridgeport Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Bridgeport Compare to Other Cities
Norwalk, Connecticut
$57/hour
This is 27% higher than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 14% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.
Buffalo, New York
$37/hour
This is 14% lower than the Bridgeport average of $41.89.
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Danbury, Connecticut pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Bridgeport, CT average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 45% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $61 | $61 |
| Milford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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