EMT Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$24.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,834/year ($3,403/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 2,190 EMT jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $50,640 a year — though pay ranges from $40,160 for newcomers to $59,610 at the top.
EMT pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,190 EMT jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median EMT salary of $50,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,834 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,897 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,874 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,035 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,834 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,403 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Connecticut?
- The median EMT salary in Connecticut is $50,640 per year ($24.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,640 and $56,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $50,640, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $40,834 per year ($3,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,190 EMT jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.