Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: West Hartford, CT

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$39.28/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in West Hartford, CT is $39.28 per hour. This is 41% lower than the Connecticut average of $55.34.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$39.28/hour

West Hartford, CT

16% lower 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 West Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$49/hour

This is 20% higher than the West Hartford average of $39.28.

Danbury, Connecticut

$59/hour

This is 34% higher than the West Hartford average of $39.28.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$56/hour

This is 30% higher than the West Hartford average of $39.28.

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 West Hartford, CT average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 51% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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