Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Meriden, CT

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$54.99/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Meriden, CT is $54.99 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of $55.34.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Meriden, CT compared to State and National Averages

$54.99/hour

Meriden, CT

17% higher than the US average.

$55.34/hour

Connecticut

18% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Meriden Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$49/hour

This is 12% lower than the Meriden average of $54.99.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$56/hour

This is 2% higher than the Meriden average of $54.99.

Danbury, Connecticut

$59/hour

This is 7% higher than the Meriden average of $54.99.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Danbury, Connecticut pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Stamford, Connecticut ($57) and Bridgeport, Connecticut ($56). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Meriden, CT average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 8% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut	$59	$61
Stamford, Connecticut	$57	$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut	$56	$57

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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