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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Patient Tech?

Patient Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patient Tech roles are District of Columbia $52,160, California $51,962, Massachusetts $51,269. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patient Tech roles make?

Salaries for Patient Tech level roles vary by specialization: Electrophysiology Tech: $115,900; Radiology Tech: $61,601; Rad Tech II: $61,590; Dialysis Patient Care Tech: $57,775; Certified Scrub Tech: $56,080.

Patient Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Tech make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Tech in Delaware is $47,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,761
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,092 to $58,205
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,711

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Patient Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,205	$4,850	$1,119	$28
Average	$47,708	$3,976	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$45,092	$3,758	$867	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Patient Tech Salaries

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

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

District of Columbia: $52,160.
California: $51,962.
Massachusetts: $51,269.

District of Columbia $52,160 California $51,962 Massachusetts $51,269 Washington $51,081 New Jersey $51,062 Alaska $50,996 Connecticut $50,346 New York $50,082

Hawaii $49,239 Rhode Island $48,843 Maryland $48,575 Minnesota $48,207 Colorado $48,066 Illinois $48,019 Oregon $47,840 Delaware $47,708

New Hampshire $47,625 Virginia $47,439 Pennsylvania $46,898 Nevada $46,624 North Dakota $46,535 Michigan $46,394 Wisconsin $46,342 Vermont $46,238

Texas $45,951 Maine $45,932 Arizona $45,904 Ohio $45,871 Georgia $45,437 Indiana $45,221 Wyoming $45,178 Utah $45,112

Iowa $45,084 Kansas $44,858 Louisiana $44,792 North Carolina $44,768 Missouri $44,759 Florida $44,575 Montana $44,476 Nebraska $44,382

Kentucky $44,330 South Carolina $44,142 Tennessee $44,024 Idaho $43,977 New Mexico $43,633 Oklahoma $43,558 Alabama $43,280 South Dakota $42,813

Arkansas $42,559 West Virginia $42,422 Mississippi $42,012

Top Paying Cities for Patient 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:

Lincoln: $47,493
Little Creek: $47,841
Magnolia: $47,772

Lincoln, DE $47,493 Little Creek, DE $47,841 Magnolia, DE $47,772 Milford, DE $47,614 Marydel, DE $47,692 Millsboro, DE $47,294 Millville, DE $47,367 Milton, DE $47,449

Nassau, DE $47,483 Ocean View, DE $47,359 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,450 Seaford, DE $47,477 Selbyville, DE $47,280 Smyrna, DE $47,874 Viola, DE $47,653 Woodside, DE $47,781

Bear, DE $47,671 Newark, DE $47,653 Claymont, DE $47,751 Delaware City, DE $47,701 Hockessin, DE $47,649 Kirkwood, DE $47,692 Middletown, DE $47,710 Montchanin, DE $47,660

New Castle, DE $47,667 Odessa, DE $47,734 Port Penn, DE $47,766 Rockland, DE $47,665 Saint Georges, DE $47,695 Townsend, DE $47,769 Winterthur, DE $47,670 Lewes, DE $47,467

Wilmington, DE $47,651 Dover, DE $47,841 Dover Afb, DE $47,589 Bethany Beach, DE $47,309 Bethel, DE $47,358 Bridgeville, DE $47,470 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,706 Cheswold, DE $47,825

Clayton, DE $47,827 Dagsboro, DE $47,276 Delmar, DE $47,200 Ellendale, DE $47,343 Felton, DE $47,610 Fenwick Island, DE $47,286 Frankford, DE $47,204 Frederica, DE $47,657

Georgetown, DE $47,258 Greenwood, DE $47,477 Harbeson, DE $47,309 Harrington, DE $47,550 Hartly, DE $47,698 Houston, DE $47,482 Kenton, DE $47,829 Laurel, DE $47,230

Yorklyn, DE $47,663

Patient Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient 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 July 01, 2026

$45,092

Average $47,708/year

$58,205

$3,758

Average $3,976/month

$4,850

$867

Average $917/week

$1,119

$22

Average $23/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,205	$4,850	$1,119	$28
Average	$47,708	$3,976	$917	$23
25th Percentile	$45,092	$3,758	$867	$22

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