Patient Care Technician Salaries: 2020 Median Pay, Influencing Factors, and Source Comparisons

Per BLS (May 2020), Patient Care Technicians/Assistants earned:

• Median annual: $27,940
• 10th percentile: < $20,850
• 90th percentile: > $39,560

Salary Influencers

• Education, certification (CPCT/A), experience
• Geographic location (urban > rural)
• Facility type (hospital, dialysis, specialty)
• Shift (nights/weekends often pay differentials)

Hourly Estimates (Aggregated)

• Indeed: $22.23/hr
• Salary.com: $25.36/hr
• Glassdoor: $27.47/hr

Actual earnings depend on specific job, employer, and negotiation.