Registered Nurses Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,980 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.63
10th percentile $74,330
90th percentile $114,400
Employed locally 1,320
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,330
    25th
    $84,380
    50th (median)
    $96,980
    75th
    $108,220
    90th
    $114,400

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,890
    Physical Therapists $101,820
    Dental Hygienists $95,240
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Connecticut is $46.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.91 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Connecticut is 3.6% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $74,330 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,380.