Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Stamford, CT

Average Nurse Manager Salary

$56.31/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Stamford, CT is $56.31 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of $53.00.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Stamford, CT compared to State and National Averages

$56.31/hour

Stamford, CT

20% higher than the US average.

$53.00/hour

Connecticut

15% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Stamford Compare to Other Cities

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Norwalk, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 34% lower than the Stamford average of $56.31.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$56/hour

This is equal to the Stamford average

Danbury, Connecticut

$44/hour

This is 27% lower than the Stamford average of $56.31.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Milford, Connecticut pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Stamford, Connecticut ($56) and Bridgeport, Connecticut ($56). For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Milford, Connecticut pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Milford, Connecticut$57$57
Stamford, Connecticut$56$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut$56$57

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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