Patient Care Technician Salary in the United States

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How much does a Patient Care Technician make in the United States? The average Patient Care Technician salary in the United States is $34,937 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $31,420 and $39,737. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Patient Care Technician

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Patient Care Technician / CNA $1,500 sign on bonus
Amberwell Health Atchison - ATCHISON , KS
JOB DESCRIPTION. A Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting healthcare staff in administ
- 49 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - MILFORD , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patient Care Technician in the United States. The base salary for Patient Care Technician ranges from $31,420 to $39,737 with the average base salary of $34,937. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,497 to $39,806 with the average total cash compensation of $35,025.

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Skills associated with Patient Care Technician: Patient Care, requests, Timely

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