salary$104,490 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$144,980per year
Jobs in the area10,050people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford New Haven?
OK. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 23.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the New Haven, CT area is $104,490 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $81,770 and $144,980.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 23.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New Haven, CT metro area.