Patient Safety Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Safety Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Safety Technician in the United States is $59,410 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,598
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,397 to $66,313
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,833
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Patient Safety Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,313 $5,526 $1,275 $32
Average $59,410 $4,951 $1,142 $29
25th Percentile $54,397 $4,533 $1,046 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Safety Technician Salaries

A Patient Safety Technician'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 Patient Safety Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Safety Technician'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): $59,410
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,984
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,679
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,018
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,244
Levels Salary
Entry Level Patient Safety Technician$59,410
Intermediate Level Patient Safety Technician$59,984
Senior Level Patient Safety Technician$61,679
Specialist Level Patient Safety Technician$62,018
Expert Level Patient Safety Technician$62,244
$59,410 0 yr
$59,984 < 2 yrs
$61,679 2-4 yrs
$62,018 5-8 yrs
$62,244 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Safety 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 Safety Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,778.
  • California: $65,529.
  • Massachusetts: $64,655.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Safety 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:

  • San Jose: $74,933
  • San Francisco: $74,197
  • Oakland: $72,551

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Safety Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.64% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.84% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Safety Training (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.64%
Preventative Maintenance 2.84%
Safety Training 1.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Patient Safety Technician's salary.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Chemistry: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Career Development
$70,103
18%
Chemistry
$69,509
17%
Insight
$69,509
17%
ISO
$67,133
13%
Analysis
$66,539
12%
Leadership
$65,945
11%
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How Education impacts a Patient Safety Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Safety Technicians enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Patient Safety Technician with a Associate's Degree is between $46,742 and $49,194).

Patient Safety Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Safety Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 25.5%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 46.8%
Masters 10.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Patient Safety Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Safety 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Patient Safety Technician

Salaries for a Patient Safety Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,179 in 2023 to around $54,072 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Safety Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Safety Technician Over Time

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$54,256
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