Patient Care Technician Salary Guide: Merriam, KS

Average Patient Care Technician Salary

$47.02/hour

The average salary for a Patient Care Technician in Merriam, KS is $47.02 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $52.94.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Patient Care Technician salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$47.02/hour

Merriam, KS

13% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Patient Care Technician Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities

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

Overland Park, Kansas pays Patient Care Technicians the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($27) and Lenexa, Kansas ($27). Overland Park, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas average for Allied Health Professionals is $47 per hour — Overland Park, Kansas pays 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$55$100
Olathe, Kansas$27$100
Lenexa, Kansas$27$100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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