What are the main factors that influence a Patient Care Associate's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Patient Care Associate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Patient Care Associate roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Patient Care Associate's salary?

A Patient Care Associate's salary grows with experience: a CNA (0-0 years)earns $35,142, a Nursing Assistant (0-1 years)earns $35,431, a Patient Care Associate (1-3 years)earns $39,271,

What are the highest paying states for a Patient Care Associate?

Patient Care Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patient Care Associate roles are District of Columbia $43,000, California $42,800, Massachusetts $42,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patient Care Associate roles make?

Salaries for Patient Care Associate level roles vary by specialization: Patient Care Director: $184,529; Patient Care Coordinator: $96,820; Patient Care Administrator: $95,311; Patient Care Quality Programs Nurse Coordinator: $92,200; Patient Care Utilization Monitoring/Review Technician: $76,300.

Patient Care Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Care Associate make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Care Associate in Delaware is $39,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,751
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,600 to $43,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,142

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Patient Care Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,200	$3,600	$831	$21
Average	$39,300	$3,275	$756	$19
25th Percentile	$36,600	$3,050	$704	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Patient Care Associate Salaries

A Patient Care Associate'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 Patient Care Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Care Associate'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:

CNA (0-0 years): $35,142
Nursing Assistant (0-1 years): $35,431
Patient Care Associate (1-3 years): $39,271

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CNA	0-0 years	$35,142
Nursing Assistant	0-1 years	$35,431
Patient Care Associate	1-3 years	$39,271

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How Do Patient Care Associate 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 Care Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,000.
California: $42,800.
Massachusetts: $42,300.

District of Columbia $43,000 California $42,800 Massachusetts $42,300 Washington $42,100 New Jersey $42,100 Alaska $42,000 Connecticut $41,500 New York $41,300

Hawaii $40,600 Rhode Island $40,300 Maryland $40,000 Minnesota $39,700 Colorado $39,600 Illinois $39,600 Oregon $39,400 Delaware $39,300

New Hampshire $39,300 Virginia $39,100 Pennsylvania $38,700 Nevada $38,400 North Dakota $38,400 Michigan $38,200 Wisconsin $38,200 Vermont $38,100

Maine $37,900 Texas $37,900 Arizona $37,800 Ohio $37,800 Georgia $37,500 Indiana $37,300 Wyoming $37,200 Utah $37,200

Iowa $37,200 Kansas $37,000 Missouri $36,900 Louisiana $36,900 North Carolina $36,900 Montana $36,700 Florida $36,700 Nebraska $36,600

Kentucky $36,500 South Carolina $36,400 Tennessee $36,300 Idaho $36,300 New Mexico $36,000 Oklahoma $35,900 Alabama $35,700 South Dakota $35,300

Arkansas $35,100 West Virginia $35,000 Mississippi $34,600

Top Paying Cities for Patient Care Associates

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:

Lincoln: $39,100
Little Creek: $39,400
Magnolia: $39,400

Lincoln, DE $39,100 Little Creek, DE $39,400 Magnolia, DE $39,400 Milford, DE $39,200 Marydel, DE $39,300 Millsboro, DE $39,000 Millville, DE $39,000 Milton, DE $39,100

Nassau, DE $39,100 Ocean View, DE $39,000 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,100 Seaford, DE $39,100 Selbyville, DE $39,000 Smyrna, DE $39,500 Viola, DE $39,300 Woodside, DE $39,400

Bear, DE $39,300 Newark, DE $39,300 Claymont, DE $39,400 Delaware City, DE $39,300 Hockessin, DE $39,300 Kirkwood, DE $39,300 Middletown, DE $39,300 Montchanin, DE $39,300

New Castle, DE $39,300 Odessa, DE $39,300 Port Penn, DE $39,400 Rockland, DE $39,300 Saint Georges, DE $39,300 Townsend, DE $39,400 Winterthur, DE $39,300 Lewes, DE $39,100

Wilmington, DE $39,300 Dover, DE $39,400 Dover Afb, DE $39,200 Bethany Beach, DE $39,000 Bethel, DE $39,000 Bridgeville, DE $39,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,300 Cheswold, DE $39,400

Clayton, DE $39,400 Dagsboro, DE $39,000 Delmar, DE $38,900 Ellendale, DE $39,000 Felton, DE $39,200 Fenwick Island, DE $39,000 Frankford, DE $38,900 Frederica, DE $39,300

Georgetown, DE $39,000 Greenwood, DE $39,100 Harbeson, DE $39,000 Harrington, DE $39,200 Hartly, DE $39,300 Houston, DE $39,100 Kenton, DE $39,400 Laurel, DE $38,900

Yorklyn, DE $39,300

Patient Care Associate Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Patient Care Associate salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $41,686. While startup companies pay approximate $35,523.

Patient Care Associate Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$35,523
Growth Stage	51~500	$37,499
Established	501~5000	$40,323
Enterprise	5000+	$41,686

Patient Care Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Patient Care Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Patient Care Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Patient Care Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Patient Care Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$47,160	$23.0	20%

Patient Care Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Care Associate'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.

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$36,600

Average $39,300/year

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Average $756/week

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,200	$3,600	$831	$21
Average	$39,300	$3,275	$756	$19
25th Percentile	$36,600	$3,050	$704	$18

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Patient Care Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Care Associate make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Patient Care Associate Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Patient Care Associate Salaries?

How Do Patient Care Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Patient Care Associates

Patient Care Associate Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Patient Care Associate Salary by Company Size

Patient Care Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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