Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Stamford, CT

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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 $52.75.

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

13% lower than the US average.

$52.75/hour

Connecticut

10% higher than the US average.

$47.37/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

Fairfield, Connecticut

$55/hour

This is 24% higher than the Stamford average of $41.89.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$56/hour

This is 25% higher than the Stamford average of $41.89.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Only Bridgeport, Connecticut reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. Bridgeport, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Bridgeport, Connecticut pays 33% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$56	$57

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $56 per hour. For comparison, the Stamford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 34% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$56	$56

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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