Patient care technician salary in United States
How much does a Patient Care Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
$19.77
Average $19.77
Low $13.20
High $29.62
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a patient care technician is $19.77 per hour in the United States. 13.3k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Patient Care Technicians in United States
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Highest paying cities for Patient Care Technicians near United States
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Where can a Patient Care Technician earn more?
Compare salaries for Patient Care Technicians in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Patient Care Technicians
Top skills
Leadership ExperienceTop fields of study
Nursing DegreeTop certifications
CPR CertificationMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 jobs | 84 |
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Most common benefits for Patient Care Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan assistance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 831 ratings36% of Patient Care Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Nursing Assistant
Job openingsAverage $19.56 per hour
Patient Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.18 per hour
Medical Assistant
Job openingsAverage $18.78 per hour
Personal Care Assistant
Job openingsAverage $14.37 per hour
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Job openingsAverage $2,306 per week
Nurse Technician
Job openingsAverage $20.01 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Patient Care Technician
How much do similar professions to patient care technician get paid?
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