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Nurse salary in Connecticut

Registered nurses in Connecticut earn about $102,740 a year ($49.39/hr) — about 5% above the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Connecticut

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$102,740

+5% vs national

Hourly

$49.39/hr

Median $102,740

$80,350Middle 50%: $86,120–$121,840$134,870

Typical range: $86,120–$121,840; What most nurses earn
High end: $134,870; Top earners
Entry level: $80,350; Newer nurses

Explore Connecticut nurse pay

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All metros

HartfordCity / metro$101,470/yr$48.78/hrVerified public wage data New HavenCity / metro$104,490/yr$50.24/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Connecticut

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Connecticut

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Connecticut — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$236,960 Nurse Practitioner$138,470 Nurse Manager$133,560 Certified Nurse Midwife$130,790 Travel Nurse$128,430 Flight Nurse$118,150 ICU Nurse$115,070 ER Nurse$113,010 NICU Nurse$113,010 Cath Lab Nurse$113,010 Operating Room Nurse$110,960 Nurse Informaticist$110,960 Charge Nurse$109,930 Labor & Delivery Nurse$108,900 PACU Nurse$108,900 Transplant Nurse$108,900 Trauma Nurse$108,900 Oncology Nurse$107,880 Case Management Nurse$107,880 Endoscopy Nurse$107,880 Cardiac Nurse$106,850 Neuroscience Nurse$106,850 Psychiatric Nurse$105,820 Telemetry Nurse$105,820 Pediatric Nurse$104,790 Correctional Nurse$104,790 Orthopedic Nurse$104,790 Gastroenterology Nurse$104,790 Registered Nurse$102,740 Med-Surg Nurse$102,740 Dialysis Nurse$102,740 Wound Care Nurse$102,740 Infusion Nurse$102,740 Occupational Health Nurse$102,740 Aesthetic Nurse$102,740 Rehabilitation Nurse$102,740 Urology Nurse$102,740 Hospice Nurse$101,710 Home Health Nurse$100,690 Ambulatory Care Nurse$100,690 Telehealth Nurse$99,660 Clinic Nurse$95,550 Public Health Nurse$94,520 School Nurse$92,470 Licensed Practical Nurse$73,690 Licensed Vocational Nurse$73,690 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$44,790

What affects nurse pay in Connecticut

Above-median pay; high cost of living. Within Connecticut, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Connecticut in official U.S. government wage data — about 5% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Connecticut, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,350 and the highest-paid 10% about $134,870. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Connecticut — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Connecticut make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Connecticut figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Connecticut (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Maine ($86,990)Massachusetts ($104,550)New Hampshire ($99,700)New Jersey ($106,500)New York ($109,440)