Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Stamford, CT

Q: What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Wallingford is currently the highest paying city in Connecticut for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Connecticut. Other top paying cities include Meriden, paying up to $55/hr, Simsbury, paying up to $54/hr, and Ellington, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$41.89/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Stamford, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of $52.82.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$41.89/hour

Stamford, CT

18% lower than the US average.

$52.82/hour

Connecticut

7% higher than the US average.

$49.32/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Stamford Compare to Other Cities

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Norwalk, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is equal to the Stamford average

Westport, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is equal to the Stamford average

Fairfield, Connecticut

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What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Meriden, Connecticut	$55	$55

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Stamford?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$44

Last updated on June 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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