How much does a registered nurse make in Connecticut?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Connecticut. That is $49.39 an hour or $8,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.39
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,350Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| 25th | $86,120 | $41.40 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| 75th | $121,800 | $58.58 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.84 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $105,700 |
| New Haven, CT | $104,500 |
| Waterbury, CT | $101,700 |
| Hartford, CT | $101,500 |
| Norwich, CT | $101,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 7. New Jersey | $106,500 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $104,600 |
| 9. Nevada | $103,700 |
| 10. Connecticut | $102,700 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $49.39 ($102,700 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $97,550 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for registered nurse pay?
Connecticut ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays registered nurses the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $105,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.