Registered Nurse salary in Connecticut
What registered nurses earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,740$49.39 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$86,120 – $121,840Top 10%: $134,870+
Jobs40,1101.09× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $101,470 | $48.78 | 13,850 |
| New Haven, CT | $104,490 | $50.24 | 10,050 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $105,660 | $50.80 | 8,370 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $101,690 | $48.89 | 3,050 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $101,330 | $48.72 | 2,460 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $100,380 | $48.26 | 1,120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $104,550 Nevada · $103,670 Minnesota · $101,510 Rhode Island · $100,640 Colorado · $100,260 Maryland · $99,790
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Connecticut?
Registered Nurses in Connecticut earned a median of $102,740 a year ($49.39 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $86,120 to $121,840.
Where in Connecticut do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $105,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.