What is the wage of a patient care technician?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for patient care technicians in May 2019 was $30,050. This means that half of all patient care technicians earned more than this amount and half earned less. The lowest 10% of patient care technicians earned less than $23,520, while the highest 10% earned more than $42,220.

Patient care technicians are typically paid by the hour. The median hourly wage for patient care technicians in May 2019 was $14.45. This means that half of all patient care technicians earned more than this amount and half earned less. The lowest 10% of patient care technicians earned less than $11.31 per hour, while the highest 10% earned more than $20.26 per hour.

The wages of patient care technicians can vary depending on a number of factors, including their experience, education, and the geographical area in which they work. Patient care technicians who have more experience and education may earn higher wages than those who do not. Additionally, patient care technicians who work in larger cities or other metropolitan areas may earn higher wages than those who work in rural areas.

Patient care technicians may also receive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off. The exact benefits that are offered can vary from employer to employer.