The median Patient Care Support Worker salary is $22.50 per hour, or $46,800 per year, based on 3,172 job postings across 85 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$22.50
Median hourly
$46,800
Annual salary
$20-$28
Pay range
85
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Patient Care Support Worker earns $22.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $21.00 and $24.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Renton, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Lakeland, FLORIDA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.2%
Current median: $22.00/hr
Prior period: $22.50/hr
Job openings
+105.8%
1,714 recent postings
Previous period: 833 postings
Daily pay signal
$22.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Patient Care Support Worker postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $22.50/hr to $22.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$19.50
$40,560/yr
Median
$22.50
$46,800/yr
Top earners
$28.00
$58,240/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $22.00/hr | 1,643 |
Mar 2026 | $22.00/hr | 904 |
Feb 2026 | $22.50/hr | 307 |
Jan 2026 | $22.00/hr | 178 |
Dec 2025 | $22.50/hr | 83 |
Nov 2025 | $22.50/hr | 57 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
6 postings · 4 companies
$17.00
$13-$20
Estimated from national data
~$20.10
—
186 postings · 7 companies
$21.50
$22-$22
9 postings · 2 companies
$18.50
$17-$19
243 postings · 24 companies
$28.00
$26-$28
55 postings · 14 companies
$21.50
$22-$23
70 postings · 3 companies
$24.00
$24-$24
Estimated from national data
~$21.64
—
14 postings · 3 companies
$23.00
$22-$27
68 postings · 15 companies
$20.00
$17-$20
12 postings · 7 companies
$18.00
$14-$23
Estimated from national data
~$20.30
—
Estimated from national data
~$19.81
—
332 postings · 27 companies
$21.50
$21-$23
30 postings · 4 companies
$19.00
$19-$19
Estimated from national data
~$21.79
—
5 postings · 2 companies
$16.50
$15-$17
14 postings · 4 companies
$24.00
$18-$24
Estimated from national data
~$18.78
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.53
—
129 postings · 11 companies
$23.00
$22-$24
173 postings · 17 companies
$22.00
$22-$23
14 postings · 4 companies
$17.50
$18-$19
38 postings · 7 companies
$23.00
$23-$24
Estimated from national data
~$21.38
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$19.50
$16-$22
Estimated from national data
~$22.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.37
—
Estimated from national data
~$24.17
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.42
—
137 postings · 13 companies
$24.00
$22-$25
15 postings · 3 companies
$17.00
$17-$23
212 postings · 32 companies
$21.50
$21-$24
15 postings · 7 companies
$22.00
$19-$24
11 postings · 1 companies
$20.00
$20-$21
17 postings · 6 companies
$16.50
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$18.58
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.77
—
102 postings · 7 companies
$24.00
$23-$25
10 postings · 3 companies
$22.00
$22-$25
5 postings · 2 companies
$22.50
$23-$23
Estimated from national data
~$22.47
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.85
—
142 postings · 15 companies
$23.00
$21-$23
20 postings · 1 companies
$16.00
$16-$16
Estimated from national data
~$21.80
—
Estimated from national data
~$19.65
—
58 postings · 8 companies
$27.50
$26-$32
Estimated from national data
~$24.12
—
35 postings · 3 companies
$21.50
$21-$22
Estimated from national data
~$19.11
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Patient Care Support Worker salaries.
Renton
Washington · 18 postings
$31.50/hr
Los Angeles
California · 42 postings
$29.50/hr
Brooklyn
Ny · 11 postings
$28.50/hr
Glendale
California · 12 postings
$28.00/hr
New York
New York · 12 postings
$28.00/hr
Lakeland
Florida · 17 postings
$17.00/hr
Chelsea
Michigan · 10 postings
$17.50/hr
Evansville
Indiana · 12 postings
$19.00/hr
Bismarck
Nd · 12 postings
$19.00/hr
Newburgh
Indiana · 10 postings
$19.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Patient Care Support Worker positions.
Newyork-presbyterian Hospital
7 postings
$33.00/hr
Valley Medical Center
19 postings
$31.50/hr
Overlake Medical Center And Clinics
6 postings
$30.00/hr
University Of Southern California
16 postings
$29.50/hr
Keck Medicine Of Usc
15 postings
$29.50/hr
Visiting Angels
78 postings
$14.50/hr
Superior Health Consulting
5 postings
$16.00/hr
Ogden Clinic
24 postings
$16.00/hr
Kroger
20 postings
$16.50/hr
Arkansas Children's
6 postings
$16.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Technician | 686 | $25.00/hr |
| Patient Care Assistant Ii | 127 | $23.00/hr |
| Patient Care Assistant | 115 | $21.50/hr |
| Patient Care Assistant I | 46 | $21.00/hr |
| Patient Care Assistant - Pca | 44 | $14.50/hr |
| In Home Patient Care Assistant - Pca | 37 | $16.00/hr |
| Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit | 26 | $21.50/hr |
| Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical | 17 | $21.50/hr |
| Cna Patient Care Assistant | 17 | $28.00/hr |
| Certified Patient Care Assistant | 14 | $21.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Patient Care Support Worker salaries.
FAQ
The median Patient Care Support Worker salary is $22.50 per hour, or $46,800 annually. Pay ranges from $19.50/hr (10th percentile) to $28.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 3,172 job postings, the highest paying states for Patient Care Support Workers include California, Washington, Connecticut. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 3,172 Patient Care Support Worker job postings across 85 states, from 243 different healthcare employers.
Patient Care Support Worker pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Patient Care Support Worker pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.2%.
Patient Care Support Worker pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $1.50 to $5.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Renton offer $31.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $17.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Patient Care Support Workers typically earn around $19.50 to $21.00 per hour ($40,560 to $43,680 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $22.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 3,172 active postings with listed compensation for Patient Care Support Worker. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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