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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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