Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $46,530 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 290
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $42,200
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $57,180

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $46,510
    District of Columbia $45,920

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66,240
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,780
    Physical Therapists$102,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,980
    Occupational Therapists$101,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Waterbury, CT is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Waterbury, CT is 12.6% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,200.