According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a Patient Care Technician in Florida is $31,390. This means that half of all Patient Care Techs earn more than this amount and half earn less.
The top 10 percent earn more than $45,500 per year, while the bottom 10 percent earn less than $22,510 per year.
The average salary for a patient care technician in the state of Florida is $28,000. This is a significantly higher average than the national average, which is $27,000. The average salary is also higher than average salaries in other states in the Southeast region of the United States.
Florida is home to many large cities that attract people from all over the world. As a result, there are many job opportunities for patient care technicians in Florida. Florida also has a large elderly population and therefore many nursing homes and hospitals that need qualified staff members to work with patients on a daily basis.
Patient Care Technician Salary In Florida
How much does a Patient Care Technician make in Florida?
Average base salary
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The average salary for a patient care technician is $18.57 per hour in Florida. 215 salaries reported, updated at August 5, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in Florida
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $17.30 |
| 1 to 2 years | $17.75 |
| 3 to 5 years | $19.21 |
| 6 to 9 years | $21.08 |
| More than 10 years | $21.53 |
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Top companies for Patient Care Technicians in Florida
- Advocate Aurora Health3.61944 reviews10 salaries reported$35.73per hour
- Genie Healthcare3.729 reviews5 salaries reported$31.01per hour
- eTeam Inc2.871 reviews7 salaries reported$30.62per hour
- McLaren Health Care3.41399 reviews5 salaries reported$29.83per hour
- HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital4.126 reviews8 salaries reported$26.83per hour
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Highest paying cities for Patient Care Technicians in Florida
- Tampa, FL$19.16 per hour8 salaries reported
- Miami, FL$19.13 per hour14 salaries reported
- Fort Lauderdale, FL$19.04 per hour8 salaries reported
- Jacksonville, FL$18.53 per hour8 salaries reported
- Saint Petersburg, FL$18.15 per hour6 salaries reported
- Pensacola, FL$17.27 per hour7 salaries reported
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Patient Care Technicians
Top skills
Leadership Experience
+126.09%salary
Top fields of study
Nursing Degree
+121.35%salary
Top certifications
+84.84%salary
