Nurse pay in Connecticut
Nurses in Connecticut are being offered a median $99,944 a year right now across 308 live job postings that state pay — ranking #12 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $74k
- 75th percentile
- $116k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Where does your pay sit in Connecticut?
Checked against 308 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $74k
- 75th percentile
- $116k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Connecticut market overview
- 25th percentile
- $74,270
- Median
- $99,944
- 75th percentile
- $116,010
- 90th percentile
- $124,800
- Median hourly (187 postings)
- $36/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (65 postings)
- $8,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $30,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 308
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Connecticut
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $104k | $122k | 9 |
| Acute Care | $103k | $118k | 6 |
| Travel | $105k | $118k | 6 |
| Home Health | $111k | $120k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Connecticut right now
- #1$146k
A Skilled Nursing Home Facility
median across 3 priced postings
- #2$123k
American Traveler
median across 5 priced postings
- #3$121k
THE NURSE NETWORK
median across 3 priced postings
- #4$119k
Northwell Health
median across 13 priced postings
- #5$117k
White Glove Placement, Inc.
median across 16 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in ConnecticutEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Connecticut?
- Across 308 live job postings in Connecticut that state pay, the median posted offer is $99,944 a year (about $36/hr). The middle half of postings runs $74,270–$116,010, and the top 10% start at $124,800.
- How does Connecticut nurse pay compare nationally?
- Connecticut's posted median of $99,944 is 4% above the national median ($95,680), ranking #12 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Connecticut nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 65 live postings in Connecticut advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $8,000 and offers up to $30,000.