Paramedic salary in Connecticut
What paramedics earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,480$37.25 per hour
vs U.S.+28%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$73,840 – $81,710Top 10%: $90,060+
Jobs1,0000.91× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $76,810 | $36.93 | 260 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,440 | $38.19 | 230 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $82,060 | $39.45 | 140 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $78,000 | $37.50 | 140 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $77,600 | $37.31 | 130 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $73,840 | $35.50 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Paramedic pay in similar states
Hawaii · $81,280 Minnesota · $76,300 Oregon · $74,840 California · $74,590 New York · $73,200 Alaska · $71,860
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in Connecticut?
Paramedics in Connecticut earned a median of $77,480 a year ($37.25 an hour) in May 2025, 28% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $73,840 to $81,710.
Where in Connecticut do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $82,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.