Registered Nurse salary in Connecticut
Registered Nurses in Connecticut earn a median of $48.84 per hour, about $101,590 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $40.90 and $53.89 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, at $50.97 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.84median pay per hour
- $101,590median pay per year
- 39,020registered nurses employed in Connecticut
- #11of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Connecticut: percentiles
| Level | Connecticut per hour | Connecticut per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.82 | $78,670 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $40.90 | $85,070 | $37.79 |
| Median | $48.84 | $101,590 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $53.89 | $112,090 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $63.86 | $132,830 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Connecticut median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $50.97 | $106,020 | 8,480 | 4% above | $47.70 |
| New Haven, CT | $49.00 | $101,920 | 9,140 | in line with | $46.86 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $48.66 | $101,210 | 13,850 | in line with | $47.36 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $48.48 | $100,840 | 2,440 | 1% below | — |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $48.23 | $100,310 | 3,100 | 1% below | $48.34 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Connecticut
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | in line with Connecticut |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 4% above Connecticut |
| Rhode Island | $48.06 | $99,960 | 2% below Connecticut |
What employers are posting in Connecticut
- 57roles with published pay
- $48.05median pay per hour
- $36–$60typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | 48 | $48.05 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $46.15 |
| Premise Health | 2 | $44.55 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $55.77 |
| Universal Health Services | 1 | $49.50 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $44.50 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care | 1 | $48.22 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 57 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Connecticut?
The median is $48.84 per hour, about $101,590 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $37.82 and the top 10% earn over $63.86 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Connecticut city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Connecticut metro areas, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has the highest median at $50.97 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Connecticut rank for registered nurse pay?
Connecticut ranks 11th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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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