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BLS wage data · May 2025

Emergency Medical Technician Salary in Connecticut

Emergency Medical Technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $50,640 a year, or $24.35 an hour. That ranks Connecticut #6 of 51 states and is $6,170 more than the national median.

Median / year
$50,640
Median / hour
$24.35
Employed
2,190
National rank
#6of 51

Pay range in Connecticut

10th percentile$40,160
25th percentile$46,640
Median percentile$50,640
75th percentile$56,850
90th percentile$59,610

Emergency Medical Technician pay by Connecticut metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$54,990270
New Haven, CT$53,440490
Waterbury-Shelton, CT$52,440270
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$48,890190
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$48,440670

FAQ

How much does an emergency medical technician make in Connecticut?

The median annual wage is $50,640 ($24.35 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $6,170 above the U.S. median of $44,470.

What do entry-level EMTs make in Connecticut?

The lowest-paid 10% of Connecticut EMTs earned $40,160 or less ($19.31/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do EMTs earn the most in Connecticut?

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has the highest metro median at $54,990.

How many EMTs work in Connecticut?

About 2,190 EMTs were employed in Connecticut in May 2025.