Patient Care Technician Salary: Median Pay & Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for patient care technicians was $27,560 in May 2020. The lowest 10% earned less than $20,150, and the highest 10% earned more than $41,220.

Patient care technicians are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. The median annual wage varies by industry, as follows:

Hospitals: $28,840

Nursing and residential care facilities: $26,720

Outpatient care centers: $26,050

Physicians' offices: $25,160

Patient care technicians may also earn additional compensation in the form of overtime pay, shift differentials, and bonuses.