salary$101,690 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,890per year
Jobs in the area3,050people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Waterbury?
Cheap. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 18.1% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $101,690 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $81,600 and $134,890.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 18.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.