CT · New Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in New Haven, CT

Pay for registered nurses in the New Haven area centers on $49.00 per hour, or about $101,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.45 and the upper quarter over $60.06. That ranks 53rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 71st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in New Haven. The free report below lists employers near New Haven and what they pay.

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46 more open roles from employers in New Haven. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Registered Nurse-Cardiac OR

Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT

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  • DAY/EVENING Post Graduate OR Nurse Progr
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Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT

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  • NIGHTS EP 8.8 Onsite 100%
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PACU RN; Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT

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  • DAY/EVENING YSC ADULT PACU Onsite 100%
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YSC PACU RN; Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT

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  • DAY/EVENING YSC ADULT PACU Onsite 100%
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Registered Nurse pay in New Haven, 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 9,140 registered nurses employed in the New Haven metro area, 32.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.04$79,12015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.45$82,06012% below U.S. median
Median$49.00$101,9209% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.06$124,92033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.02$135,24044% above U.S. median

How New Haven ranks

  • 53rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 71st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 New Haven

  • Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.00 median hour buys what $46.86 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 New Haven paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,764
  • Per year: $88,200
  • Per month: $7,350

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

Travel assignment per diem in New Haven

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in New Haven

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, 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
West Haven, CT3 mi$48.84/hr55,379
Milford, CT9 mi$48.84/hr51,004
Bridgeport, CT16 mi$50.97/hr151,599
Meriden, CT17 mi$48.84/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT18 mi$48.23/hr115,908
Bristol, CT26 mi$48.84/hr62,195

Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

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 New Haven

New Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in New Haven, CT?

Registered Nurses in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $49.00 per hour, about $101,920 a year. The middle half earn between $39.45 and $60.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New Haven ranks 71st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in New Haven?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven, led by Yale-New Haven Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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 New Haven?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Haven is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 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

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

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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