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Registered Nurse jobs in Hartford, CT

Pay for registered nurses in the Hartford area centers on $48.66 per hour, or about $101,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.88 and the upper quarter over $50.62. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. That ranks 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 66th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hartford.

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RN Case Coordinator

Hartford HealthCare · Hartford, CT

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Registered Nurse pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is in line with the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,850 registered nurses employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 23.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.45$77,90017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.88$85,0309% below U.S. median
Median$48.66$101,2108% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.62$105,29012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.79$124,36033% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.66 median hour buys what $47.36 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Hartford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,752
  • Per year: $87,588
  • Per month: $7,299

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hartford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$138
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,526
13-week assignment$19,838

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).

Hospitals in Hartford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Hartford, CT		Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
New Britain, CT8 mi$48.84/hr75,871
Bristol, CT15 mi$48.84/hr62,195
Meriden, CT17 mi$48.84/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT23 mi$48.23/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$43.74/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$43.74/hr55,381

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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

Other healthcare roles in Hartford

Hartford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Hartford, CT?

Registered Nurses in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $48.66 per hour, about $101,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $50.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 66th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Hartford?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Hartford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hartford.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford 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 Hartford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hartford is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Hartford?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Trinity HealthHartford, CT · 48 postings$48.05/ hr$33–$70
  • The Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · 3 wage offers$57.27/ hr$55–$63
  • 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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