Registered Nurses Salary in Connecticut
Median annual wage in Connecticut: $102,740 +5.3% vs national
Connecticut vs United States
| Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $102,740 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $49.39 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 40,110 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.09 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Connecticut) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $80,350, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $134,870 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The median wage in Connecticut is 5.3% above the national median — a difference of about $5,190 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Connecticut?
The median annual wage in Connecticut is $102,740 ($49.39 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Connecticut compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Connecticut median of $102,740 is 5.3% higher than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Connecticut?
Approximately 40,110 are employed in Connecticut, per BLS OES.