Best cities for a patient sitter

The best cities for patient sitters are Las Vegas, NV, Cleveland, OH, and Fort Wayne, IN, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for patient sitters vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for patient sitters in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a patient sitter or considering a move, this list of the best cities for patient sitters to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for patient sitters. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a patient sitter. While the absolute best city for patient sitters is Las Vegas, NV, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for patient sitters in 2026

1. Las Vegas, NV

Total patient sitter jobs:	9
Average annual salary:	$31,975
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$23,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$43,000
Location quotient:	3.26

2. Cleveland, OH

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$33,435
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$24,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$44,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Fort Wayne, IN

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$32,579
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$24,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$43,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Reno, NV

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$33,271
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$24,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Columbus, OH

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$31,218
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$23,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$42,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Anchorage, AK

Total patient sitter jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$32,292
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$37,000
Location quotient:	5.05

7. Indianapolis, IN

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$30,841
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$41,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Seattle, WA

Total patient sitter jobs:	8
Average annual salary:	$35,677
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$27,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location quotient:	0.81

9. Cincinnati, OH

Total patient sitter jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$30,061
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Pittsburgh, PA

Total patient sitter jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$27,576
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$20,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$37,000
Location quotient:	1.13

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Best cities for patient sitters

Las Vegas, NV
Cleveland, OH
Fort Wayne, IN
Reno, NV
Columbus, OH
Anchorage, AK
Indianapolis, IN
Seattle, WA
Cincinnati, OH
Pittsburgh, PA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a patient sitter

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Las Vegas, NV	$31,975	$23,000	632,912	9
2	Cleveland, OH	$33,435	$24,000	385,809	-
3	Fort Wayne, IN	$32,579	$24,000	264,488	-
4	Reno, NV	$33,271	$24,000	245,255	-
5	Columbus, OH	$31,218	$23,000	860,090	-
6	Anchorage, AK	$32,292	$28,000	298,192	3
7	Indianapolis, IN	$30,841	$22,000	855,164	-
8	Seattle, WA	$35,677	$27,000	704,352	8
9	Cincinnati, OH	$30,061	$22,000	298,800	-
10	Pittsburgh, PA	$27,576	$20,000	303,625	4
11	North Las Vegas, NV	$31,938	$23,000	238,702	-
12	Louisville, KY	$26,863	$19,000	597,337	7
13	Henderson, NV	$31,880	$23,000	292,969	-
14	Minneapolis, MN	$31,544	$24,000	413,651	-
15	Detroit, MI	$28,491	$21,000	672,795	4
16	Saint Paul, MN	$31,537	$24,000	302,398	-
17	Toledo, OH	$33,416	$25,000	278,508	-
18	Scottsdale, AZ	$28,654	$20,000	246,645	1
19	Milwaukee, WI	$29,260	$22,000	595,047	-
20	Phoenix, AZ	$28,698	$20,000	1,615,017	3
21	Tucson, AZ	$28,262	$20,000	530,706	2
22	Portland, OR	$32,170	$24,000	639,863	-
23	Madison, WI	$29,128	$22,000	252,551	-
24	Philadelphia, PA	$27,996	$20,000	1,567,872	-
25	Boston, MA	$35,392	$27,000	673,184	1
26	Glendale, AZ	$28,717	$20,000	245,895	-
27	Chandler, AZ	$28,615	$20,000	247,477	-
28	Mesa, AZ	$28,593	$20,000	484,587	-
29	Gilbert, AZ	$28,592	$20,000	237,133	-
30	Lexington, KY	$26,761	$19,000	318,449	-
31	San Francisco, CA	$33,904	$24,000	870,887	-
32	Omaha, NE	$27,130	$20,000	446,970	-
33	Oakland, CA	$33,853	$24,000	420,005	-
34	Fremont, CA	$33,767	$24,000	233,136	-
35	Sacramento, CA	$33,718	$24,000	495,234	-
36	Lincoln, NE	$26,775	$20,000	280,364	-
37	San Jose, CA	$33,716	$24,000	1,025,350	-
38	Stockton, CA	$33,652	$24,000	307,072	-
39	Fresno, CA	$33,162	$24,000	522,053	-
40	Buffalo, NY	$31,434	$23,000	256,902	-
41	Bakersfield, CA	$32,716	$24,000	376,380	-
42	Kansas City, MO	$26,765	$19,000	481,420	1
43	Los Angeles, CA	$32,258	$23,000	3,976,322	-
44	Brookhaven, NY	$30,530	$22,000	486,040	-
45	Newark, NJ	$29,582	$22,000	281,764	2
46	Tulsa, OK	$25,605	$18,000	403,090	-
47	Long Beach, CA	$32,159	$23,000	470,130	-
48	Oyster Bay, NY	$30,382	$22,000	293,214	-
49	Oklahoma City, OK	$25,576	$18,000	638,367	-
50	Anaheim, CA	$32,112	$23,000	351,043	-

Highest paying cities for patient sitters

Rank	City	Avg. patient sitter salary
1	Seattle, WA	$35,677
2	Boston, MA	$35,392
3	Fort Wayne, IN	$32,579
4	Oxnard, CA	$32,473
5	Las Vegas, NV	$31,975
6	Newark, NJ	$29,582
7	Fort Collins, CO	$29,171
8	Lansing, MI	$28,719
9	Phoenix, AZ	$28,698
10	Bristol, PA	$28,172
11	Dover, DE	$28,166
12	Baltimore, MD	$27,216
13	Norman, OK	$25,506
14	Elmhurst, IL	$24,640
15	Chapel Hill, NC	$24,298
16	Fort Worth, TX	$23,932
17	Rock Hill, SC	$20,433