Patient Care Associate Salary

How much does a Patient Care Associate make?

As of Mar 23, 2023, the average annual pay for a Patient Care Associate in the United States is $41,410 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.91 an hour. This is the equivalent of $796/week or $3,450/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,500 and as low as $18,500, the majority of Patient Care Associate salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Patient Care Associate varies greatly (by as much as $16,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Patient Care Associate job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Patient Care Associate in your area makes on average $41,976 per year, or $566 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $41,410. Virginia ranks number 22 out of 50 states nationwide for Patient Care Associate salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Patient Care Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Patient Care Associate on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Patient Care Associate Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Patient Care Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, with Santa Clara, CA and San Francisco, CA close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA beats the national average by $5,746 (13.9%), and Green River, WY furthers that trend with another $10,863 (26.2%) above the $41,410 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Patient Care Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 15% between Green River, WY and Germantown, MD, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Patient Care Associate role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Patient Care Associate Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Patient Care Associate job category that pay more per year than a typical Patient Care Associate salary. Top examples of these roles include: Director of Patient Financial Services, Director Patient Care Services, and Primary Care Nurse.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $52,749 (127.4%) and $77,356 (186.8%) more than the average Patient Care Associate salary of $41,410. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Patient Care Associate jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Patient Care Associate position.