Paramedics pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for paramedics is $37.25 an hour ($77,480 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($60,600). Connecticut ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.03 | $60,370 |
| 25% of workers | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.25 | $77,480 |
| 75% of workers | $39.28 | $81,710 |
| 90% of workers | $43.30 | $90,060 |
Paramedics pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $82,060 | 140 |
| New Haven | $79,440 | 230 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $78,000 | 140 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $77,600 | 130 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $76,810 | 260 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Nursing Assistants | $44,790 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $73,690 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,640 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $85,230 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,050 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $65,310 |
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