The median Patient Transporter salary is $19.50 per hour, or $40,560 per year, based on 455 job postings across 65 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$19.50
Median hourly
$40,560
Annual salary
$17-$26
Pay range
65
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Patient Transporter earns $19.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $17.50 and $22.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +2.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Brockton, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Toms River, NEW JERSEY sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+2.6%
Current median: $20.00/hr
Prior period: $19.50/hr
Job openings
+37.9%
171 recent postings
Previous period: 124 postings
Daily pay signal
$23.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Patient Transporter postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $20.00/hr, up from $19.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$16.50
$34,320/yr
Median
$19.50
$40,560/yr
Top earners
$26.00
$54,080/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $20.00/hr | 161 |
Mar 2026 | $19.50/hr | 134 |
Feb 2026 | $18.50/hr | 37 |
Jan 2026 | $18.50/hr | 70 |
Dec 2025 | $19.25/hr | 44 |
Nov 2025 | $18.00/hr | 9 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$19.60
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Estimated from national data
~$22.90
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Estimated from national data
~$20.41
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Estimated from national data
~$22.84
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33 postings · 14 companies
$25.00
$23-$26
8 postings · 4 companies
$20.50
$18-$22
Estimated from national data
~$19.41
—
Estimated from national data
~$22.29
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Estimated from national data
~$22.46
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18 postings · 10 companies
$18.50
$19-$19
15 postings · 3 companies
$19.50
$19-$20
Estimated from national data
~$17.09
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Estimated from national data
~$21.73
—
36 postings · 9 companies
$18.50
$17-$21
7 postings · 1 companies
$17.00
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$17.78
—
Estimated from national data
~$18.22
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Estimated from national data
~$22.94
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Estimated from national data
~$21.35
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Estimated from national data
~$18.32
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17 postings · 8 companies
$19.00
$18-$20
26 postings · 3 companies
$21.00
$20-$21
5 postings · 1 companies
$16.50
$17-$17
Estimated from national data
~$21.31
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Estimated from national data
~$18.93
—
6 postings · 1 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
Estimated from national data
~$17.10
—
Estimated from national data
~$19.20
—
Estimated from national data
~$20.75
—
Estimated from national data
~$16.99
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46 postings · 5 companies
$19.50
$17-$20
Estimated from national data
~$19.53
—
18 postings · 5 companies
$26.50
$21-$27
19 postings · 3 companies
$23.00
$21-$23
Estimated from national data
~$19.16
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16 postings · 6 companies
$17.50
$17-$18
Estimated from national data
~$19.40
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Estimated from national data
~$19.43
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Estimated from national data
~$18.77
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5 postings · 1 companies
$21.00
$21-$21
Estimated from national data
~$21.83
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Estimated from national data
~$17.93
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7 postings · 1 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
11 postings · 5 companies
$16.50
$16-$17
Estimated from national data
~$21.65
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Estimated from national data
~$22.01
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Estimated from national data
~$20.41
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12 postings · 6 companies
$24.75
$23-$31
Estimated from national data
~$22.38
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Estimated from national data
~$18.81
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Estimated from national data
~$19.46
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Patient Transporter salaries.
Brockton
Massachusetts · 11 postings
$21.00/hr
Pomona
New Jersey · 11 postings
$19.50/hr
Toms River
New Jersey · 11 postings
$17.00/hr
Toms River
New Jersey · 11 postings
$17.00/hr
Pomona
New Jersey · 11 postings
$19.50/hr
Brockton
Massachusetts · 11 postings
$21.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Patient Transporter positions.
Northwell Health
14 postings
$26.50/hr
Multicare Health System
7 postings
$26.50/hr
Sharp Healthcare
7 postings
$26.00/hr
Providence
14 postings
$26.00/hr
Loma Linda University Health
8 postings
$25.00/hr
Touchpoint Support Services
20 postings
$16.50/hr
Rwjbarnabas Health
22 postings
$17.00/hr
Cleveland Clinic
5 postings
$17.00/hr
Deaconess Health System
9 postings
$17.00/hr
Sodexo
6 postings
$17.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Transporter | 191 | $19.50/hr |
| Patient Transporter (full Time And Part Time) | 23 | $16.50/hr |
| Patient Transporter (part Time) | 11 | $15.50/hr |
| Patient Escort | 6 | $17.00/hr |
| Transport Aide | 6 | $23.00/hr |
| Patient Transporter (pt) | 5 | $25.00/hr |
| Patient Transporter Full-time Evenings / Volol Camden | 4 | $19.50/hr |
| Lead Patient Transporter | 4 | $17.00/hr |
| Patient Transport Aide | 4 | $18.25/hr |
| Patient Transporter Lead (full Time) | 4 | $16.75/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Patient Transporter salaries.
FAQ
The median Patient Transporter salary is $19.50 per hour, or $40,560 annually. Pay ranges from $16.50/hr (10th percentile) to $26.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 455 job postings, the highest paying states for Patient Transporters include New York, California, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 455 Patient Transporter job postings across 65 states, from 120 different healthcare employers.
Patient Transporter pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Patient Transporter pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 2.6%.
Patient Transporter pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.00 to $6.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Brockton offer $21.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $17.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Patient Transporters typically earn around $16.50 to $17.50 per hour ($34,320 to $36,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $19.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 455 active postings with listed compensation for Patient Transporter. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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