Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$52.36/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Connecticut is $52.36 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $48.94.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$52.36/hour

Connecticut

7% higher than the US average.

$48.94/hour

United States

How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($26). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Psychiatric Nurses is $52 per hour — Massachusetts pays 19% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$62	$69
New Hampshire	$26	$29

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Connecticut?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Psychiatric Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$55

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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