Average Registered Nurse Salary in Connecticut
Registered nurses in Connecticut earn an average of $88,530 per year (or $42.56 per hour).
Connecticut registered nurses earn 6% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Connecticut
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,580 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,720 | $47 |
| Median | $83,860 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,280 | $37 |
80% of Connecticut RNs earn between $61,470 and $110,580.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Connecticut
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Connecticut RNs earn about $85,618 per year. Cost-of-living in Connecticut is 3% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Connecticut?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $276,540 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,450 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $111,980 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $101,180 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,610 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,440 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,050 per year |
At a $88,530 average annual salary, RNs in Connecticut tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($276,540), nurse practitioners ($120,450), nurse midwives ($111,980), physical therapists ($101,180), and dental hygienists ($88,610). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($59,440) and pharmacy technicians ($38,050).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
