Critical Care Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Critical Care Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Critical Care Assistant in the United States is $43,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,567
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,038 to $48,481
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,438
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Critical Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $48,481 $4,040 $932 $23
Average $43,993 $3,666 $846 $21
25th Percentile $40,038 $3,337 $770 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Critical Care Assistant Salaries

A Critical Care Assistant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Critical Care Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Critical Care Assistant'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): $32,114
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,585
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,057
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,121
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,976
Levels Salary
Home Care... Level Critical Care Assistant$32,114
Home Care... Level Critical Care Assistant$38,585
Critical ... Level Critical Care Assistant$43,057
Home Care... Level Critical Care Assistant$43,121
Home Care... Level Critical Care Assistant$59,976
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$38,585 < 2 yrs
$43,057 2-4 yrs
$43,121 5-8 yrs
$59,976 > 8 yrs
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How Do Critical Care Assistant 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 Critical Care Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,708.
  • California: $48,524.
  • Massachusetts: $47,877.

Top Paying Cities for Critical Care Assistants

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: $55,488
  • San Francisco: $54,942
  • Oakland: $53,724

What Skills Can Increase a Critical Care Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Dedication (Mentioned in 5.9% Job Postings): Dedication is the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. It produce high-quality results for your company and it helps nurture your work ethic and can lead to success.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 6.92% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Dedication 5.9%
Economics 6.92%
Housekeeping 1.5%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Critical Care Assistant's salary.
  • Laundry Services: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Laundry Services
 $51,471
17%
Quality Assurance
 $49,712
13%
Attention to Detail
 $49,712
13%
Problem Solving
 $49,712
13%
Dedication
 $48,832
11%
Time Management
 $48,392
10%
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How Education impacts a Critical Care Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Critical Care Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Critical Care Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,580 and $40,380).

Critical Care Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Critical Care Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 50.0%
Associates 23.8%
Bachelors 19.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Critical Care Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Critical Care Assistant'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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$40,038
Average $43,993/year
$48,481
$3,337
Average $3,666/month
$4,040
$770
Average $846/week
$932
$19
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $48,481 $4,040 $932 $23
Average $43,993 $3,666 $846 $21
25th Percentile $40,038 $3,337 $770 $19

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Salary Trends for Critical Care Assistant

Salaries for a Critical Care Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,648 in 2023 to around $34,965 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Critical Care Assistant salary trends, .

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