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Registered Nurse Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Connecticut

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$80,350	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$86,120	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$102,740	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$121,840	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$134,870	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 40,110 Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut

A median Registered Nurse salary of $102,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,193 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.

Gross (median)	$102,740
Federal income tax	−$13,773
Social Security + Medicare	−$7,860
Connecticut state income tax	−$4,914
Take-home (annual)	$76,193
Take-home (monthly)	$6,349

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Connecticut?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Connecticut is $102,740 per year ($49.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,120 and $121,840.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Connecticut?

On the median salary of $102,740, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $76,193 per year ($6,349 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Connecticut?

BLS counts 40,110 Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).

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