What are the main factors that influence a Patient Technician'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 Technician?

Patient Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Patient Technician roles are District of Columbia $43,174, California $43,010, Massachusetts $42,437. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Patient Technician roles make?

Salaries for Patient Technician level roles vary by specialization: Patient Safety Technician: $59,480; Patient Service Technician: $51,374; Patient Care Technician II: $49,216; Dialysis Patient Care Technician: $49,192; Patient Care Technician (PCT): $38,779.

Patient Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Technician in Delaware is $39,489 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,352
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,269 to $47,793
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,695

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Patient Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,793	$3,983	$919	$23
Average	$39,489	$3,291	$759	$19
25th Percentile	$32,269	$2,689	$621	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Patient Technician Salaries

A Patient Technician'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 Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,174.
California: $43,010.
Massachusetts: $42,437.

District of Columbia $43,174 California $43,010 Massachusetts $42,437 Washington $42,281 New Jersey $42,265 Alaska $42,211 Connecticut $41,673 New York $41,454

Hawaii $40,756 Rhode Island $40,429 Maryland $40,207 Minnesota $39,902 Colorado $39,785 Illinois $39,746 Oregon $39,598 Delaware $39,489

New Hampshire $39,420 Virginia $39,267 Pennsylvania $38,818 Nevada $38,592 North Dakota $38,518 Michigan $38,401 Wisconsin $38,358 Vermont $38,272

Texas $38,035 Maine $38,019 Arizona $37,996 Ohio $37,968 Georgia $37,610 Indiana $37,430 Wyoming $37,395 Utah $37,340

Iowa $37,317 Kansas $37,130 Louisiana $37,075 North Carolina $37,056 Missouri $37,048 Florida $36,896 Montana $36,814 Nebraska $36,736

Kentucky $36,693 South Carolina $36,537 Tennessee $36,440 Idaho $36,401 New Mexico $36,116 Oklahoma $36,054 Alabama $35,824 South Dakota $35,438

Arkansas $35,227 West Virginia $35,114 Mississippi $34,775

Top Paying Cities for Patient Technicians

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: $39,311
Little Creek: $39,599
Magnolia: $39,542

Lincoln, DE $39,311 Little Creek, DE $39,599 Magnolia, DE $39,542 Milford, DE $39,411 Marydel, DE $39,476 Millsboro, DE $39,146 Millville, DE $39,207 Milton, DE $39,275

Nassau, DE $39,303 Ocean View, DE $39,200 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,275 Seaford, DE $39,298 Selbyville, DE $39,135 Smyrna, DE $39,626 Viola, DE $39,444 Woodside, DE $39,550

Bear, DE $39,459 Newark, DE $39,444 Claymont, DE $39,525 Delaware City, DE $39,483 Hockessin, DE $39,440 Kirkwood, DE $39,476 Middletown, DE $39,491 Montchanin, DE $39,449

New Castle, DE $39,455 Odessa, DE $39,510 Port Penn, DE $39,537 Rockland, DE $39,453 Saint Georges, DE $39,478 Townsend, DE $39,539 Winterthur, DE $39,458 Lewes, DE $39,290

Wilmington, DE $39,442 Dover, DE $39,599 Dover Afb, DE $39,390 Bethany Beach, DE $39,159 Bethel, DE $39,199 Bridgeville, DE $39,292 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,487 Cheswold, DE $39,586

Clayton, DE $39,587 Dagsboro, DE $39,131 Delmar, DE $39,069 Ellendale, DE $39,187 Felton, DE $39,408 Fenwick Island, DE $39,140 Frankford, DE $39,072 Frederica, DE $39,447

Georgetown, DE $39,117 Greenwood, DE $39,298 Harbeson, DE $39,158 Harrington, DE $39,358 Hartly, DE $39,480 Houston, DE $39,302 Kenton, DE $39,589 Laurel, DE $39,093

Yorklyn, DE $39,452

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

Understanding how a Patient Technician'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 August 01, 2026

$32,269

Average $39,489/year

$47,793

$2,689

Average $3,291/month

$3,983

$621

Average $759/week

$919

$16

Average $19/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,793	$3,983	$919	$23
Average	$39,489	$3,291	$759	$19
25th Percentile	$32,269	$2,689	$621	$16

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Patient Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Patient Technician make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Patient Technician Salaries

How Do Patient Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Patient Technicians

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

Salaries of jobs related to Patient Technician

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Cost of Living In Delaware

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