PCT Technician Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a PCT Technician make in Columbia, SC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a PCT Technician in Columbia, SC is $43,850. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $29,799 to a high of $61,380, with most professionals earning between $36,495 and $53,026.

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What is a PCT Technician?

A PCT (Patient Care Technician) Technician is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical professionals. They assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing basic medical procedures. PCT Technicians also provide emotional support to patients and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure the best possible care for patients. They may work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or other healthcare settings.

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What does a PCT Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a PCT Technician

Assisting with medical procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.

September 02, 2023

Assisting with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning patients.

September 07, 2023

Assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

September 07, 2023

Documenting patient care activities and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.

September 15, 2023

Providing basic patient care, such as changing bed linens and helping with personal hygiene.

September 21, 2023

Maintaining a clean and organized patient care environment.

September 28, 2023

Communicating with patients and their families to provide information and support.

October 19, 2023

Collecting specimens for testing, such as urine or blood samples.

October 26, 2023

Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

November 13, 2023

Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for PCT Technician in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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36495

53026

43850

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

36721

53713

44074

What is the average salary for PCT Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PCT Technician in Columbia, SC. The base salary for PCT Technician ranges from $36,495 to $53,026 with the average base salary of $43,850. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,721 to $53,713 with the average total cash compensation of $44,074.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,850	$36,495 - $53,026
Bonus	$225	$227 - $688
Total Pay	$44,074	$36,721 - $53,713

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

PCT Technician Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,938 - $50,763	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,455 - $52,968	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,079 - $55,328	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,539 - $51,636	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,566 - $53,129	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,356 - $54,277	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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