Clinical Nurse Specialists Salary in Connecticut
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Connecticut earn a median of $102,740 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,110
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,350; the top 10% earn over $134,870. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Clinical Nurse Specialists pay in Connecticut
How much do clinical nurse specialists make in Connecticut?
The median is $102,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,350 and the top 10% earn over $134,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for clinical nurse specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.