We researched and found the best schools offering PCT programs in each state.
The result?
A list of the fantastic schools to choose from with incredible PCT programs.
A strong Patient Care Technician (PCT) program should provide:
✅ Comprehensive Training – Covering essential skills like phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and basic nursing care.
✅ Hands-on Experience – Through lab work, clinical rotations, or externships in healthcare facilities.
✅ Certification Preparation – Many top programs prepare students for the CPCT/A (Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant) exam, which boosts job prospects.
We list below the top 10 best PCT schools in each state.
Good luck!
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Colorado
Connecticut
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Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Patient Care Technician Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $41,270
$31.4K
$34.5K
$41.3K
$45.4K
$49.9K
10%
25%
50%
75%
90%
Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 24,560 | $32,670 | $15.71 | $38,770 | $25,890 |
| Alaska | 1,660 | $48,550 | $23.34 | $59,780 | $41,190 |
| Arizona | 17,350 | $43,060 | $20.70 | $49,890 | $36,460 |
| Arkansas | 17,620 | $33,350 | $16.04 | $39,430 | $28,330 |
| California | 102,380 | $48,790 | $23.46 | $59,540 | $39,220 |
| Connecticut | 21,390 | $44,860 | $21.57 | $51,790 | $38,450 |
| Delaware | 5,660 | $40,120 | $19.29 | $47,990 | $32,640 |
| D.C. | 2,550 | $47,480 | $22.83 | $56,160 | $39,120 |
| Florida | 91,280 | $38,320 | $18.42 | $46,080 | $32,690 |
| Georgia | 42,460 | $37,090 | $17.83 | $46,190 | $28,470 |
| Hawaii | 4,620 | $45,480 | $21.87 | $53,150 | $35,600 |
| Idaho | 7,340 | $37,740 | $18.14 | $46,340 | $28,410 |
| Illinois | 64,660 | $43,950 | $21.13 | $50,800 | $36,270 |
| Indiana | 31,240 | $38,610 | $18.56 | $45,510 | $32,100 |
| Iowa | 22,970 | $40,590 | $19.51 | $48,100 | $35,070 |
| Kansas | 23,950 | $38,600 | $18.56 | $45,980 | $31,140 |
| Kentucky | 22,910 | $37,960 | $18.25 | $46,340 | $29,630 |
| Louisiana | 20,550 | $31,700 | $15.24 | $37,720 | $26,630 |
| Maine | 8,590 | $45,500 | $21.88 | $54,580 | $37,350 |
| Maryland | 24,230 | $42,070 | $20.23 | $50,030 | $34,330 |
| Massachusetts | 38,280 | $46,130 | $22.18 | $56,340 | $38,380 |
| Michigan | 40,230 | $40,210 | $19.33 | $45,980 | $35,680 |
| Minnesota | 26,970 | $45,230 | $21.75 | $54,230 | $37,760 |
| Mississippi | 13,130 | $31,750 | $15.26 | $38,790 | $23,570 |
| Missouri | 32,650 | $37,650 | $18.10 | $44,960 | $30,320 |
| Montana | 4,800 | $42,020 | $20.20 | $53,330 | $35,240 |
| Nebraska | 16,490 | $40,830 | $19.63 | $47,970 | $35,790 |
| Nevada | 8,670 | $44,360 | $21.33 | $59,070 | $36,250 |
| New Hampshire | 7,190 | $47,190 | $22.69 | $58,530 | $37,400 |
| New Jersey | 31,310 | $44,480 | $21.38 | $50,690 | $37,240 |
| New Mexico | 4,600 | $38,320 | $18.42 | $46,450 | $30,820 |
| New York | 85,310 | $47,530 | $22.85 | $59,240 | $37,480 |
| North Carolina | 61,280 | $37,980 | $18.26 | $45,960 | $29,370 |
| North Dakota | 6,920 | $42,530 | $20.45 | $49,970 | $34,620 |
| Ohio | 62,360 | $39,840 | $19.16 | $46,060 | $34,480 |
| Oklahoma | 19,860 | $34,900 | $16.78 | $41,600 | $29,240 |
| Oregon | 12,800 | $49,970 | $24.03 | $60,500 | $40,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 65,410 | $41,700 | $20.05 | $48,100 | $36,270 |
| Rhode Island | 8,450 | $43,740 | $21.03 | $49,950 | $38,190 |
| South Carolina | 21,000 | $35,970 | $17.29 | $42,730 | $28,980 |
| South Dakota | 6,520 | $38,070 | $18.30 | $45,070 | $29,960 |
| Tennessee | 23,030 | $37,040 | $17.81 | $44,500 | $30,080 |
| Texas | 87,050 | $37,010 | $17.79 | $45,760 | $29,580 |
| Utah | 12,350 | $39,240 | $18.86 | $45,980 | $32,910 |
| Vermont | 3,140 | $43,610 | $20.97 | $51,660 | $35,820 |
| Virginia | 42,760 | $40,160 | $19.31 | $48,520 | $30,220 |
| Washington | 28,080 | $49,960 | $24.02 | $60,220 | $40,170 |
| West Virginia | 8,860 | $36,320 | $17.46 | $42,210 | $29,850 |
| Wisconsin | 27,480 | $43,050 | $20.70 | $48,200 | $37,040 |
| Wyoming | 2,680 | $41,040 | $19.73 | $50,810 | $33,110 |
| Guam | 240 | $34,750 | $16.71 | $41,730 | $28,820 |
| Puerto Rico | 770 | $25,060 | $12.05 | $41,950 | $19,760 |
| Virgin Islands | 120 | $40,970 | $19.70 | $49,600 | $28,690 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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