Personal Care Technician Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Personal Care Technician make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Care Technician in San Jose, CA is $58,436. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,554 to a high of $71,641, with most professionals earning between $52,217 and $65,348.

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What is a Personal Care Technician?

A Personal Care Technician is responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals who are unable to care for themselves. This may include helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as providing companionship and emotional support. Personal Care Technicians may also assist with meal preparation, medication management, and light housekeeping tasks. They must have a compassionate and patient demeanor, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and work well with individuals of all ages and abilities. Additionally, they may be required to document and report on the individual's progress and any changes in their condition.

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What does a Personal Care Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Personal Care Technician

Providing companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in conversation and activities to promote mental well-being.

September 02, 2023

Assisting clients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

September 15, 2023

Assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up living spaces.

September 15, 2023

Providing assistance with exercises and physical therapy routines as prescribed by healthcare professionals.

September 16, 2023

Preparing and serving meals and snacks according to the client's dietary needs and preferences.

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Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional.

September 30, 2023

Assisting with medication reminders and ensuring clients take their prescribed medications on time.

October 04, 2023

Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands as needed.

October 09, 2023

Providing assistance with mobility and transferring clients from bed to wheelchair or vice versa.

October 17, 2023

Documenting and reporting any changes in the client's condition or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals.

November 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Personal Care Technician in San Jose, CA

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65348

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Personal Care Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Care Technician in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Personal Care Technician ranges from $52,217 to $65,348 with the average base salary of $58,436. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,320 to $65,514 with the average total cash compensation of $58,599.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,436	$52,217 - $65,348
Bonus	$163	$103 - $165
Total Pay	$58,599	$52,320 - $65,514

* 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.

Personal Care Technician Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,217 - $65,348	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,279 - $57,918	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,117 - $65,223	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,677 - $63,422	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,760 - $63,526	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,009 - $65,088	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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