How to Become A Hemodialysis Technician in Connecticut

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Connecticut employs approximately 1,240 workers in the related “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other” category (SOC 29-2099), with a median annual wage of $51,030 1. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 5.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 13,600 openings per year 2. This page covers how to become a hemodialysis technician in Connecticut, including certification options, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track hemodialysis technician salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (SOC 29-2099). Actual hemodialysis technician earnings may vary.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Hemodialysis Technician in Connecticut

How do I become a hemodialysis technician in Connecticut? Connecticut requires credentials such as Hemodialysis. The licensing authority is the Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section 3. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Connecticut? Yes. Connecticut has licensing or registration requirements for hemodialysis technicians. The Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section oversees licensing 3. See the licensing section below for details.

What do hemodialysis technicians earn in Connecticut? The BLS does not track hemodialysis technician wages separately. Based on the related “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other” category, the median annual wage in Connecticut is $51,030, with entry-level wages around $37,920 and experienced workers earning $89,890 or more 1.

At a Glance

Hemodialysis Technician License Requirements in Connecticut

The Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section oversees hemodialysis technician licensing in Connecticut 3.

License Types

LicenseRequirements
HemodialysisConnecticut General Statutes Section 19a-269a provides that certified dialysis patient care technicians employed in an outpatient or hospital dialysis unit may administer saline, heparin or lidocaine…

License information sourced from CareerOneStop 4.

Hemodialysis Technician Wages by Metro Area in Connecticut

Hemodialysis Technician Wages by Metro Area in Connecticut

Note: The BLS does not track hemodialysis technician wages separately. The data below is based on the closest matching category: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (SOC 29-2099).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), health technologists and technicians, all other wages in Connecticut vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford440$44,380$53,000$37,920$80,860
New Haven340$57,920$60,690$46,200$84,760
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury230$52,640$65,230$38,830$94,860
Waterbury-Shelton130$59,770$67,200$41,550$101,050
Norwich-New London-Willimantic80$48,300$58,770$39,670$88,460

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Hemodialysis technicians in Connecticut

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest hemodialysis technician employment within Connecticut according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual Wage
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford440$44,380
New Haven340$57,920
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury230$52,640
Waterbury-Shelton130$59,770
Norwich-New London-Willimantic80$48,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for hemodialysis technicians in Connecticut? Connecticut employs approximately 1,240 workers in the related “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other” category 1. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 5.2% from 2024 to 2034 2.

Can I work as a hemodialysis technician in Connecticut with an out-of-state license? Contact the Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Connecticut? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Connecticut.

How much do hemodialysis technicians earn in Connecticut compared to the national average? The median annual wage for hemodialysis technicians in Connecticut is $51,030 (based on the related “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other” category), which is $2,240 above the national median of $48,790 according to BLS data 1.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References


  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

  3. Department of Public Health - Practitioner Licensing & Investigations Section - Licensing Information: https://www.dph.state.ct.us/licensure/licensure.htm ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  4. CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)