Registered Nurses Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $101,920 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $79,120
90th percentile $135,250
Employed locally 9,140
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,120
    25th
    $82,050
    50th (median)
    $101,920
    75th
    $124,930
    90th
    $135,250

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 118% Median Registered Nurses salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in New Haven, CT is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.70 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in New Haven, CT is 8.9% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $79,120 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,050.