Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $50,750 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $57,470
Employed locally 490
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $57,470

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,620
    Connecticut $47,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $46,510
    District of Columbia $45,920

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in New Haven, CT is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in New Haven, CT is 22.8% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.