Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $46,940 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 180
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $58,360

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $46,510
    District of Columbia $45,920

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,730
    Physical Therapists $103,730
    Pharmacists $135,200
    Nurse Practitioners $132,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Norwich, CT is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Norwich, CT is 13.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.