How much does a emt earn in Connecticut?

It depends on where you work. Here in CT, experienced paramedics can make almost 60K a year. EMTs in this state start at $10-$15. Medics rarely start under $15, and can reach about $30 after many years. Fire medics get paid the most and can reach 6 digit incomes nearing retirement if they've climbed the ranks appropriately.

The problem with that BLS website is that it's combining EMT and paramedicwages... or something. There's a huge difference both in education and pay rates between an EMT and a paramedic. It's like comparing a CNA and an RN, so I have no idea why the website does it like that.

However, you should work as an EMT for at least 2 years before starting paramedic school