CT · Bridgeport · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Pay for registered nurses in the Bridgeport area centers on $50.97 per hour, or about $106,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.12 and the upper quarter over $59.11. That ranks 38th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 60th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bridgeport.

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28 more open roles from employers in Bridgeport. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

REGISTERED Nurse-Medicine NW9

Yale New Haven Health · Bridgeport, CT

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  • 12 HOUR AM-PM Medicine NorthWest 9 Onsit
  • Req 90821
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

REGISTERED NURSE-Medicine RN

Yale New Haven Health · Bridgeport, CT

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  • 12 HOUR PM-AM Medicine NorthWest 9 Onsit
  • Req 91866
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Registered Nurse pay in Bridgeport, CT

The metro median is 4% above the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,480 registered nurses employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 21.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.75$80,60014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.12$91,7702% below U.S. median
Median$50.97$106,02013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.11$122,95031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.85$139,05049% above U.S. median

How Bridgeport ranks

  • 38th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Bridgeport

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.97 median hour buys what $47.70 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bridgeport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,835
  • Per year: $91,746
  • Per month: $7,646

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bridgeport

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

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Hospitals in Bridgeport

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Bridgeport, CT		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Milford, CT7 mi$48.84/hr51,004
West Haven, CT13 mi$48.84/hr55,379
Norwalk, CT13 mi$48.84/hr93,661
New Haven, CT16 mi$49.00/hr137,562
Stamford, CT20 mi$50.97/hr139,134
Danbury, CT21 mi$50.97/hr88,692

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License and tax basics in Connecticut

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Connecticut state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Bridgeport, CT?

Registered Nurses in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $50.97 per hour, about $106,020 a year. The middle half earn between $44.12 and $59.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bridgeport a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 60th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Bridgeport?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bridgeport, led by Bridgeport Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a registered nurse?

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bridgeport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bridgeport is $146 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • The Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · 3 wage offers$57.27/ hr$55–$63
  • Trinity HealthHartford, CT · 48 postings$48.05/ hr$33–$70
  • AmedisysEast Hartford, CT · 3 postings$46.15/ hr$43–$54
  • Premise HealthMiddletown, CT · 2 postings$44.55/ hr$38–$51

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$48.05High$60

57 RN postings with published pay in Connecticut, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 57 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse- Quality Management Investigations Program CoordinatorPermanent
    $86k–$146k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · West Haven, CT · posted today
  2. Clinical Quality & Performance Improvement RNPermanent
    $40.05–$64.10/ hour
    Trinity Health · Hartford, CT · posted today

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