Patient Support Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Support Tech make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Patient Support Tech in the United States is $53,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Patient Support Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,466
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,044 to $57,759
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,815
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Patient Support Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,759 $4,813 $1,111 $28
Average $53,688 $4,474 $1,032 $26
25th Percentile $49,044 $4,087 $943 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Support Tech Salaries

A Patient Support Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Patient Support Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Patient Support Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,443.
  • California: $59,218.
  • Massachusetts: $58,429.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Support Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $67,717
  • San Francisco: $67,051
  • Oakland: $65,564

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Support Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 36.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 36.98%
Patient Care 1.84%
Administrative Support 1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Patient Support Tech's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Home Care: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$61,204
14%
Pediatric
$61,204
14%
Home Care
$60,130
12%
Leadership
$59,057
10%
Teamwork
$59,057
10%
Accountability
$58,520
9%
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How Education impacts a Patient Support Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Support Teches enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Patient Support Tech with a Associate's Degree is between $45,297 and $47,644).

Patient Support Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Support Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 30.2%
Associates 21.0%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Patient Support Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Support Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Patient Support Tech

Salaries for a Patient Support Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,885 in 2023 to around $65,134 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Support Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Support Tech Over Time

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2023
$65,885
2024
$66,014
2025
$65,134
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2024 $66,014
2025 $65,134
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Most common benefits for Patient Support Tech

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