How much does a paramedic make in Connecticut?
$77,480a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Connecticut. That is $37.25 an hour or $6,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.25
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,370Median: $77,480Highest 10%: $90,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,370 | $29.02 | |
| 25th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| Median | $77,480 | $37.25 | |
| 75th | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| 90th | $90,060 | $43.30 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,060 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,440 |
| Waterbury, CT | $78,000 |
| Norwich, CT | $77,600 |
| Hartford, CT | $76,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 2. New Jersey | $86,630 |
| 3. Hawaii | $81,280 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $78,550 |
| 5. Connecticut | $77,480 |
| 6. Minnesota | $76,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $74,840 |
| 8. California | $74,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.25 ($77,480 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $77,480 against $60,600 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for paramedic pay?
Connecticut ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays paramedics the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $82,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.