Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$53.03/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Connecticut is $53.03 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $52.47.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$53.03/hour
Connecticut
1% higher than the US average.
$52.47/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Danbury, Connecticut pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Milford, Connecticut ($57) and Norwalk, Connecticut ($57). For comparison, the Connecticut average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $61 | $61 |
| Milford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by New York ($64) and Maryland ($56). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Massachusetts pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| New York | $64 | $77 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $54 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $54 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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