Patient sitter salary in United States

The average salary for a Patient Sitter is $18.03 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 481 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 15, 2026.

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Patient Sitter salaries typically range between a low of $12.95 and a high of $25.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Patient Sitter include Philadelphia, PA at $25.06 per hour, Saranac Lake, NY at $20.85 per hour, and Raleigh, NC at $17.47 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Patient Sitter include ScionHealth ($93,818 per year) and Lighthouse Placement Services ($77,792 per year).