What are the main factors that influence a Hospital Sitter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Hospital Sitter's salary?

A Hospital Sitter's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,491 for beginners, reaching about $40,512 at mid-level, and approach $40,751 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Hospital Sitter?

Hospital Sitter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hospital Sitter roles are District of Columbia $43,900, California $43,700, Massachusetts $43,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hospital Sitter roles make?

Salaries for Hospital Sitter level roles vary by specialization: Safety Sitter: $103,577; Patient Sitter: $39,690; Patient Safety Sitter: $39,610; Companion Sitter: $38,984; Private Sitter: $38,772.

How do different companies affect a Hospital Sitter's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Hospital Sitter roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Hospital Sitter Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospital Sitter make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hospital Sitter in the United States is $39,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Hospital Sitter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,813
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,900 to $42,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,351

10% $34,351

50% (Median) $39,700

90% $45,813

Hospital Sitter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,900	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$39,700	$3,308	$763	$19
25th Percentile	$36,900	$3,075	$710	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Hospital Sitter Salaries

A Hospital Sitter'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hospital Sitter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hospital Sitter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,491
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,034
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,512
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,655
Expert (over 8 years): $40,751

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hospital Sitter	$39,491
Intermediate Level Hospital Sitter	$40,034
Senior Level Hospital Sitter	$40,512
Specialist Level Hospital Sitter	$40,655
Expert Level Hospital Sitter	$40,751

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How Do Hospital Sitter 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 Hospital Sitters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,900.
California: $43,700.
Massachusetts: $43,200.

District of Columbia $43,900 California $43,700 Massachusetts $43,200 Washington $43,000 New Jersey $43,000 Alaska $42,900 Connecticut $42,400 New York $42,200

Hawaii $41,400 Rhode Island $41,100 Maryland $40,900 Minnesota $40,600 Colorado $40,500 Illinois $40,400 Oregon $40,300 Delaware $40,200

New Hampshire $40,100 Virginia $39,900 Pennsylvania $39,500 Nevada $39,200 North Dakota $39,200 Michigan $39,100 Wisconsin $39,000 Vermont $38,900

Maine $38,700 Texas $38,700 Arizona $38,600 Ohio $38,600 Georgia $38,200 Indiana $38,100 Wyoming $38,000 Utah $38,000

Iowa $38,000 Kansas $37,800 Missouri $37,700 Louisiana $37,700 North Carolina $37,700 Florida $37,500 Montana $37,400 Nebraska $37,400

Kentucky $37,300 South Carolina $37,200 Tennessee $37,100 Idaho $37,000 New Mexico $36,700 Oklahoma $36,700 Alabama $36,400 South Dakota $36,000

Arkansas $35,800 West Virginia $35,700 Mississippi $35,400

Top Paying Cities for Hospital Sitters

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: $50,000
San Francisco: $49,500
Oakland: $48,400

San Jose, CA $50,000

San Francisco, CA $49,500

Oakland, CA $48,400

New York, NY $45,700

Paramus, NJ $45,100

Queens Village, NY $45,100

Passaic, NJ $45,100

Bergenfield, NJ $45,100

Stamford, CT $45,000

Huntington, NY $44,900

Newark, NJ $44,700

Bridgeport, CT $44,600

Vallejo, CA $44,500

New Brunswick, NJ $44,500

Petaluma, CA $44,500

Middlesex, NJ $44,400

Somerset, NJ $44,400

Santa Cruz, CA $44,300

Boston, MA $44,100

Monterey, CA $43,900

Seattle, WA $43,800

Santa Rosa, CA $43,800

Los Angeles, CA $43,800

Juneau, AK $43,700

Washington, DC $43,700

Orange, CA $43,500

Anchorage, AK $43,400

Anaheim, CA $43,400

Santa Ana, CA $43,400

Long Beach, CA $43,400

Santa Maria, CA $43,200

Everett, WA $43,200

Danbury, CT $43,100

Bremerton, WA $43,000

Sacramento, CA $42,900

Tacoma, WA $42,900

New Suffolk, NY $42,900

San Diego, CA $42,800

Trenton, NJ $42,800

Santa Barbara, CA $42,800

Brockton, MA $42,700

Fairbanks, AK $42,600

Lompoc, CA $42,500

Lowell, MA $42,500

Ventura, CA $42,500

Nashua, NH $42,500

Stockton, CA $42,500

Modesto, CA $42,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $42,100

New Haven, CT $42,000

Olympia, WA $42,000

Kennewick, WA $42,000

Lawrence, MA $41,900

New Bedford, MA $41,800

Hartford, CT $41,800

Riverside, CA $41,800

Richland, WA $41,800

San Bernardino, CA $41,700

Norwich, CT $41,700

Portsmouth, NH $41,700

New London, CT $41,700

Bakersfield, CA $41,700

New Britain, CT $41,700

Atlantic City, NJ $41,700

Boulder, CO $41,600

Portland, OR $41,500

Worcester, MA $41,500

Minneapolis, MN $41,400

Philadelphia, PA $41,400

Honolulu, HI $41,200

Saint Paul, MN $41,200

Vineland, NJ $41,200

Providence, RI $41,100

Chicago, IL $41,000

Springfield, MA $40,900

Bellingham, WA $40,900

Baltimore, MD $40,900

Chico, CA $40,800

Pittsfield, MA $40,700

Manchester, NH $40,600

Spokane, WA $40,400

Denver, CO $40,400

Albany, NY $40,200

Troy, NY $40,200

Nassau, NY $40,200

Schenectady, NY $40,100

Wilmington, DE $40,100

Burlington, VT $40,100

Salem, OR $40,000

Portland, ME $39,900

Yakima, WA $39,900

Rochester, MN $39,800

Reno, NV $39,700

Fresno, CA $39,700

Milwaukee, WI $39,700

Detroit, MI $39,700

Ann Arbor, MI $39,700

Carson City, NV $39,600

Syracuse, NY $39,600

Allentown, PA $39,600

Colorado Springs, CO $39,600

Houston, TX $39,500

Eugene, OR $39,500

Gary, IN $39,400

Springfield, OR $39,400

Bismarck, ND $39,400

Galveston, TX $39,400

Fort Collins, CO $39,300

Austin, TX $39,300

Medford, OR $39,300

Concord, NH $39,300

Mesa, AZ $39,200

Reading, PA $39,200

Phoenix, AZ $39,200

Dallas, TX $39,200

Saint Cloud, MN $39,100

Madison, WI $39,100

Utica, NY $39,000

Raleigh, NC $38,900

Des Moines, IA $38,900

Rochester, NY $38,900

Atlanta, GA $38,800

Battle Creek, MI $38,800

Salt Lake City, UT $38,800

Lancaster, PA $38,700

Harrisburg, PA $38,700

Kansas City, MO $38,700

Cleveland, OH $38,600

Indianapolis, IN $38,600

Richmond, VA $38,600

Pittsburgh, PA $38,600

Columbus, OH $38,600

Fort Worth, TX $38,600

Champaign, IL $38,600

Kansas City, KS $38,600

Boca Raton, FL $38,600

Las Vegas, NV $38,500

Cincinnati, OH $38,500

Petersburg, VA $38,500

Appleton, WI $38,400

Buffalo, NY $38,400

Pueblo, CO $38,400

Huntsville, AL $38,400

Lansing, MI $38,400

Lebanon, PA $38,400

Dayton, OH $38,300

Racine, WI $38,300

Charlotte, NC $38,300

Saint Louis, MO $38,300

York, PA $38,300

Elkhart, IN $38,300

Gastonia, NC $38,300

Billings, MT $38,300

Beaumont, TX $38,300

Lorain, OH $38,300

Elyria, OH $38,200

Flagstaff, AZ $38,200

Fargo, ND $38,200

Springfield, IL $38,200

Rock Hill, SC $38,200

Rockford, IL $38,200

Binghamton, NY $38,200

Toledo, OH $38,200

Benton Harbor, MI $38,200

Fort Lauderdale, FL $38,100

Duluth, MN $38,100

Miami, FL $38,100

Grand Forks, ND $38,100

Cheyenne, WY $38,100

Bangor, ME $38,000

Casper, WY $37,900

Hialeah, FL $37,900

Grand Rapids, MI $37,900

Durham, NC $37,900

Cedar Rapids, IA $37,900

Louisville, KY $37,900

Scranton, PA $37,800

New Orleans, LA $37,800

Virginia Beach, VA $37,800

Akron, OH $37,800

Baton Rouge, LA $37,700

Charleston, SC $37,700

Green Bay, WI $37,700

Peoria, IL $37,700

Nashville, TN $37,700

Sarasota, FL $37,700

Omaha, NE $37,700

Port Arthur, TX $37,600

Tampa, FL $37,600

Saint Petersburg, FL $37,600

Evansville, IN $37,600

Jamestown, NY $37,600

Davenport, IA $37,600

Tucson, AZ $37,600

Bradenton, FL $37,500

Santa Fe, NM $37,500

Orlando, FL $37,400

Clearwater, FL $37,400

High Point, NC $37,300

Ogden, UT $37,300

Newport News, VA $37,300

Canton, OH $37,300

La Crosse, WI $37,300

Albuquerque, NM $37,300

Corpus Christi, TX $37,200

Norfolk, VA $37,200

Laramie, WY $37,200

Rock Island, IL $37,200

Saginaw, MI $37,200

Jacksonville, FL $37,200

Salisbury, NC $37,200

Boise, ID $37,100

Moline, IL $37,100

Fort Myers, FL $37,100

Memphis, TN $37,100

Tulsa, OK $37,100

Waterloo, IA $37,100

Provo, UT $37,000

Fort Wayne, IN $37,000

Spartanburg, SC $37,000

Lincoln, NE $37,000

Cedar Falls, IA $36,900

San Antonio, TX $36,900

Greensboro, NC $36,900

South Bend, IN $36,900

Savannah, GA $36,900

Muskegon, MI $36,900

Birmingham, AL $36,800

Winston Salem, NC $36,800

Lima, OH $36,700

Greenville, SC $36,700

Augusta, GA $36,700

Wichita, KS $36,700

Anderson, IN $36,700

Lake Charles, LA $36,700

Lexington, KY $36,700

Tuscaloosa, AL $36,700

Asheville, NC $36,600

Springfield, OH $36,600

Columbia, SC $36,600

Bloomington, IN $36,500

Knoxville, TN $36,400

Shreveport, LA $36,400

Wilmington, NC $36,300

Roanoke, VA $36,300

Topeka, KS $36,300

Frankfort, KY $36,300

Melbourne, FL $36,200

Longview, TX $36,200

Chillicothe, OH $36,200

Oklahoma City, OK $36,200

Sioux Falls, SD $36,100

Mobile, AL $36,100

Terre Haute, IN $36,100

Altoona, PA $36,100

Amarillo, TX $36,100

Killeen, TX $36,100

Idaho Falls, ID $36,000

Sioux City, IA $36,000

Fayetteville, AR $36,000

Chattanooga, TN $36,000

Lynchburg, VA $35,900

Gainesville, FL $35,900

Portsmouth, OH $35,900

Little Rock, AR $35,900

Clarksville, TN $35,800

Temple, TX $35,800

Pensacola, FL $35,800

Daytona Beach, FL $35,800

Youngstown, OH $35,800

Lafayette, LA $35,800

Hopkinsville, KY $35,700

Erie, PA $35,700

Florence, SC $35,700

Charleston, WV $35,600

Great Falls, MT $35,600

Helena, MT $35,500

Pine Bluff, AR $35,500

Waco, TX $35,500

Tallahassee, FL $35,500

Fayetteville, NC $35,500

Macon, GA $35,500

Vincennes, IN $35,400

Lubbock, TX $35,400

Alamogordo, NM $35,400

Greenville, MS $35,300

Jackson, MS $35,300

Huntington, WV $35,300

Twin Falls, ID $35,300

Rapid City, SD $35,300

Parkersburg, WV $35,200

Montgomery, AL $35,200

Wichita Falls, TX $35,200

Springfield, MO $35,200

Biloxi, MS $35,200

Columbus, GA $35,100

Sumter, SC $35,100

Monroe, LA $35,100

Johnstown, PA $35,100

Pascagoula, MS $35,000

Abilene, TX $35,000

Kingsport, TN $34,900

Albany, GA $34,900

Gulfport, MS $34,900

Alexandria, LA $34,700

Fort Smith, AR $34,600

El Paso, TX $34,500

Las Cruces, NM $34,400

Harlingen, TX $34,300

Pocatello, ID $34,300

Florence, AL $34,200

Brownsville, TX $34,200

Dothan, AL $34,100

Mcallen, TX $34,100

Columbus, MS $33,800

Lawton, OK $33,600

Altus, OK $33,600

Pierre, SD $33,400

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hospital Sitter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $42,137. While startup companies pay approximate $35,884.

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$35,884
Growth Stage	51~500	$37,889
Established	501~5000	$40,750
Enterprise	5000+	$42,137

Hospital Sitter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hospital Sitter roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Hospital Sitter positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Hospital Sitter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Hospital Sitter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$43,670	$21.0	10%

Hospital Sitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hospital Sitter'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.

$36,900

Average $39,700/year

$42,900

$3,075

Average $3,308/month

$3,575

$710

Average $763/week

$825

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,900	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$39,700	$3,308	$763	$19
25th Percentile	$36,900	$3,075	$710	$18

Most common benefits for Hospital Sitter

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Common company salaries for Hospital Sitter

Here are companies hiring for Hospital Sitter and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Hospital Sitter?

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Hospital Sitter Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospital Sitter make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Hospital Sitter Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Hospital Sitter Salaries?

How Do Hospital Sitter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Hospital Sitters

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size

Hospital Sitter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Hospital Sitter

Hospital Sitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Most common benefits for Hospital Sitter

Common company salaries for Hospital Sitter

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Hospital Sitter?

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Hospital Sitter Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospital Sitter make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Hospital Sitter Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Hospital Sitter Salaries?

How Do Hospital Sitter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Hospital Sitters

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hospital Sitter Salary by Company Size

Hospital Sitter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Hospital Sitter

Hospital Sitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of Jobs related to Hospital Sitter

Most common benefits for Hospital Sitter

Common company salaries for Hospital Sitter

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