Registered Nurses Salary in Connecticut
Registered Nurses in Connecticut earn a median of $102,740 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
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.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Critical Care Nurses$102,740 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,690 median in Connecticut
- Acute Care Nurses$102,740 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$130,790 median in Connecticut
- Nurse Practitioners$138,470 median in Connecticut
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$418,940 median in Connecticut
Registered Nurses pay in Connecticut
How much do registered nurses 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.