Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Under general supervision, responsible for monitoring assigned patients within the hospital looking out for their safety and comfort. They will sit, talk, read to or interact with the patient. Could also provide fluids and walk with patients. Typically reports to the Nurse Shift Supervisor (RN)/Charge Nurse.
Reports covering Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant
Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant pay?
- 2 surveys publish Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Patient Sitter/Safety Attendant pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.