Average Developmental Disability Nurse Salary in Connecticut
Developmental disability nurses in Connecticut earn an average of $81,239 per year (or $39.06 per hour).
Connecticut developmental disability nurses earn 8% higher than the national average salary for developmental disability nurses, at $75,080 (or $36.09 per hour).
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Developmental disability nurse salary range in Connecticut
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $101,473 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,507 | $43 |
| Median | $76,953 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,915 | $34 |
80% of Connecticut developmental disability nurses earn between $56,407 and $101,473.
Cost-of-living adjusted developmental disability nurse salary in Connecticut
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Connecticut developmental disability nurses earn about $78,567 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.
Developmental disability nurses salaries in other states
| California | $110,863 per year |
| Massachusetts | $85,893 per year |
| New York | $72,789 per year |
| Minnesota | $81,678 per year |
| Maryland | $79,649 per year |
| Texas | $71,839 per year |
| Illinois | $75,022 per year |
| Pennsylvania | $72,292 per year |
| Michigan | $72,604 per year |
| Florida | $66,485 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in Connecticut?
| Neurology Nurse | $106,236 per year |
| Nurse Manager | $102,590 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $99,986 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $97,976 per year |
| Substance Abuse Nurse | $97,903 per year |
| Infusion Nurse | $97,903 per year |
| Research Nurse | $97,903 per year |
| Ambulatory Nurse | $97,903 per year |
| Trauma Nurse | $97,903 per year |
| Diabetes Nurse | $96,862 per year |
At a $81,239 average annual salary, developmental disability nurses in Connecticut tend to earn less than neurology nurses ($106,236), nurse managers ($102,590), PACU nurses ($99,986), nurse educators ($97,976), substance abuse nurses ($97,903), infusion nurses ($97,903), research nurses ($97,903), ambulatory nurses ($97,903), trauma nurses ($97,903), and diabetes nurses ($96,862).
More about developmental disability nurses
Developmental disability nurses (DDNs), sometimes called special needs nurses, care for patients with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome are among the most common conditions.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
