Patient Care Technician Salary Guide: Texas

Average Patient Care Technician Salary

$18.00/hour

The average salary for a Patient Care Technician in Texas is $18.00 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $14.88.

Last updated on July 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Patient Care Technician salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$18.00/hour

Texas

17% higher than the US average.

$14.88/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Patient Care Technicians?

Only New Braunfels, Texas reports pay data for Patient Care Technicians, averaging $57 per hour. New Braunfels, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Texas average for Patient Care Technicians is $18 per hour — New Braunfels, Texas pays 219% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Braunfels, Texas$57$77
How does the pay for Patient Care Technicians in Texas compare to nearby states?

Only Missouri reports pay data for Patient Care Technicians, averaging $22 per hour. Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the Texas average for Patient Care Technicians is $18 per hour — Missouri pays 22% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$22$23

Last updated on July 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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