How Much Does a Patient Care Tech Make?
Patient care technicians generally have the same job duties as certified nursing assistants. They provide direct patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities. Patient care techs assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and exercising. They also monitor vital signs and assist nurses and other health care technicians. Salary information is provided by the Payscale and Indeed websites. Starting Salary Median starting salary for patient care techs is about $11 an hour as of 2009, with an increase to around $13 with 5 years of experience. Average Salary Average annual salary for both patient care techs and certified nursing assistants is about $28,000. Potential Salaries top out at about $14 hourly. Patient care techs can earn higher salaries by continuing their education to become a licensed practical nurse or a certified medical assistant. Facility Size The size of hospitals and long-term care facilities generally does not make much d
