Average Registered Nurse Salary

$40.12/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Connecticut is $40.12 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $42.58.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$40.12/hour

Connecticut

6% lower than the US average.

$42.58/hour

United States

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Greenwich, Connecticut$40$57
Norwalk, Connecticut$42$57
Stamford, Connecticut$42$57
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Connecticut?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Home Health$47$47
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$61$71
New Jersey$47$50
New Hampshire$46$53
Pennsylvania$42$48
Rhode Island$40$50
Delaware$36$48
Vermont$34$46
Massachusetts$22$32

Last updated on February 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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