Registered Nurses pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for registered nurses is $49.39 an hour ($102,740 a year). About 40,110 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.63 | $80,350 |
| 25% of workers | $41.40 | $86,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.39 | $102,740 |
| 75% of workers | $58.58 | $121,840 |
| 90% of workers | $64.84 | $134,870 |
Registered Nurses pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $105,660 | 8,370 |
| New Haven | $104,490 | 10,050 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $101,690 | 3,050 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $101,470 | 13,850 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $101,330 | 2,460 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $44,790 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,470 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,860 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,640 |
| Paramedics | $77,480 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $163,930 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,360 |
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