CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, IL
14 open CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, Illinois, at 7 employers, typically posting $19–$22.25 an hour. Help patients with daily care, vital signs and getting around, as part of the nursing team.
- 25th percentile$19/hr
- Median (50th)$21.50/hr
- 75th percentile$22.25/hr
- Distinct posted rates9
- Jobs stating an hourly rate9
- Employers6
The median is the middle of the 9 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $19–$22.25 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $18.00–$26.68/hr
$19/hr
$20.80–$31.20/hr- $18.50–$25/hr
$18–$26.50/hr- $19/hr
- $19/hr
$18–$25/hr
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CNAs & PCTs occupations in Elgin
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What CNA and patient care technician jobs pay in Elgin
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 9 posted hourly rates from 6 employers, median $21.5/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $48.31 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $100,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 100,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $18.36 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $38,180 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 108,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $22.57 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $46,940 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 45,850 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $22.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $47,270 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 15,640 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Speech-Language Pathologists(29-1127 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1127)) | $47.35 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $98,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 7,150 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $39.49 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $82,140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $50.83 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $105,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 7,880 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks(43-4171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-4171)) | $18.30 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $38,060 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 30,540 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $48.01 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $99,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Pharmacy Technicians(29-2052 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2052)) | $22.51 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $46,820 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 15,830 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $34.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $72,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 3,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
Employers hiring CNAs & PCTs in Elgin, IL
CNA and patient care technician jobs near Elgin
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
- Hoffman Estates, IL9 mi away11
- Geneva, IL11 mi away10
- Winfield, IL14 mi away19
- Wheaton, IL17 mi away12
- Arlington Heights, IL18 mi away19
- Aurora, IL19 mi away19
- McHenry, IL21 mi away13
- Naperville, IL22 mi away18
- Elmhurst, IL22 mi away26
- DeKalb, IL23 mi away10
- Park Ridge, IL25 mi away22
- Libertyville, IL25 mi away17
CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, IL: common questions
What do CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, IL pay?
Across 9 open CNA and patient care technician jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 6 employers, the middle half pays $19–$22.25 an hour, median $21.5.
Who has the most CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, IL?
By open jobs on this board: Apostolic Christian Highland Oaks (4), Prime Healthcare (4) and Advocate Health (2).
What do you need to get hired?
State CNA certification for most roles; some hospitals train you or hire nursing students as techs. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Elgin, IL, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). CNA and patient care technician jobs in Elgin, IL. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/illinois/elgin/nursing-assistants