As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Connecticut is $71,910, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,383 weekly, or $5,993 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $57,680 to $88,037. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,462) and 75th percentile ($80,352), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,037 per year. This $15,890 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Connecticut Correctional Nurse often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,680 CT September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,462 CT September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $71,910 CT September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $80,352 CT September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $88,037 CT September 01, 2026
25% $64,462 10% $57,680 90% $88,037 75% $80,352 $71,910 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $72,647 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $72,626 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $73,270 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $72,541 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $72,722 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $72,691 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $74,095 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $72,461 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $72,782 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $72,478 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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