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Apr 09 2021

Average Registered Nurse Salary in Connecticut

Registered Nurses in the state of Connecticut earn an average annual salary of $84,850 per year (or $40.79 per hour) as of May 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 80% of Connecticut RNs earn between $60,560 and $113,320.

On average, RNs in Connecticut earn about 6% more than the national average salary for nurses $80,010 (or $38.47 per hour).

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The cost of living in a region can impact what nurses tend to earn in those areas. With a Cost of Living Index of 123 in 2020, nurses in Connecticut can expect more expensive prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states. So, it’s understandable that their earnings would also be higher than the national average.

StateAvg. RN SalaryAvg. RN Salary (adjusted for COL)
Connecticut$84,850$68,984
Nationwide$80,010-

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Average RN Salary In Connecticut Cities

Connecticut RN salaries vary quite a bit across the state, but the highest-paying regions for RNs include Danbury, with average RN salaries at around $91,230. The Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area is coming in at a close second at $88,870. Those within the Hartford area can expect to earn about $83,010.

Metro AreaRNs EmployedAvg. RN Salary
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT6,960$88,870
Danbury, CT1,510$91,230
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT11,940$83,010
New Haven, CT7,500$86,490
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI2,420$86,330
Waterbury, CT1,610$78,060

Average RN salary vs similar healthcare professions in Connecticut

At a $83,440 average annual salary, RNs in Connecticut tend to earn slightly less than other healthcare workers in the state. Across all these professions, “Nurse Practitioners” and “Physical Therapists” workers in Connecticut earn an average salary ranging between $100,580-$116,780, according to the BLS.

Here is a sample of these other types of healthcare professions compare to RN salaries in Connecticut:

Profession# EmployedAvg. Salary
Registered Nurses33,400$84,850
LPNs / LVNs7,950$58,430
Pharmacy Technicians3,780$36,280
Dental Hygienists3,070$85,610
Physical Therapist3,670$100,580
Nurse Practitioners2,630$116,780

Job outlook for Registered Nurses in Connecticut

There are about 33,400 Registered Nurses in Connecticut. There are even more jobs expected to become available for RNs in Connecticut. RN positions are projected to increase by about 7% from 2018 to 2028. This an increase of 2,860 new RNs in Connecticut in the coming years.

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Written by Journi Gillette · Category: Salary

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