Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,496/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Connecticut is $2,496 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,267.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 4,879 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$2,496/week
Connecticut
9% higher than the US average.
$2,267/week
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Farmington, Connecticut pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,940 per week, followed by Norwalk, Connecticut ($2,920) and Stamford, Connecticut ($2,725). Farmington, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,692. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Nurses is $2,496 per week — Farmington, Connecticut pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington, Connecticut | $2,940 | $3,692 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $2,920 | $3,254 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $2,725 | $2,800 |
| West Hartford, Connecticut | $2,640 | $2,640 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Connecticut?
First Assist earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Connecticut, averaging $3,475 per week, followed by OR Circulate ($3,412) and OR Scrub RN ($3,265). Cardiac Cath Lab has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,725. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Nurses is $2,496 per week — First Assist earns 39% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| First Assist | $3,475 | $3,560 |
| OR Circulate | $3,412 | $3,560 |
| OR Scrub RN | $3,265 | $3,560 |
| CVOR | $3,072 | $3,692 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,040 | $3,725 |
| Interventional Radiology | $3,040 | $3,725 |
| CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care | $2,978 | $3,340 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Rhode Island pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,683 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,599) and Vermont ($2,556). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,916. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Nurses is $2,496 per week — Rhode Island pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $2,683 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | $2,599 | $4,868 |
| Vermont | $2,556 | $4,060 |
| New York | $2,507 | $5,916 |
| Delaware | $2,453 | $4,150 |
| Maine | $2,417 | $3,883 |
| New Hampshire | $2,411 | $4,200 |
| New Jersey | $2,359 | $4,001 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,322 | $4,200 |
| Maryland | $2,211 | $4,250 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
BHS Workforce pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,300 per week, followed by FlexStaff ($3,270) and Seven Healthcare ($3,033). Prime Time Healthcare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,486. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Nurses is $2,496 per week — BHS Workforce pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BHS Workforce | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| FlexStaff | $3,270 | $3,326 |
| Seven Healthcare | $3,033 | $3,100 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,009 | $3,264 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $2,984 | $2,984 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $2,934 | $3,094 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,902 | $3,486 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,895 | $3,244 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,894 | $2,894 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,882 | $3,136 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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