Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $46,510 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $59,260
Employed locally 690
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $55,160
    90th
    $59,260

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $50,750
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,620
    Connecticut $47,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,530
    District of Columbia $45,920

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hartford, CT is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Hartford, CT is 12.5% above the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Hartford?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.