What are the main factors that influence a Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Registered Medication Aide?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Registered Medication Aide roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary?

A Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,021 for beginners, reaching about $44,525 at mid-level, and approach $44,776 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Registered Medication Aide?

Certified Registered Medication Aide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Registered Medication Aide roles are District of Columbia $43,790, California $43,590, Massachusetts $43,090. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Registered Medication Aide roles make?

Salaries for Certified Registered Medication Aide level roles vary by specialization: Trained Medication Aide: $113,226; Medication Aide: $41,400; Resident Medication Assistant: $41,309; Certified Medication Aide (CMA): $39,600; Qualified Medication Aide (QMA): $39,543.

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Certified Registered Medication Aide make in District of Columbia?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Registered Medication Aide in District of Columbia is $43,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,993
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,290 to $45,990
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,193

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Certified Registered Medication Aide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,990	$3,833	$884	$22
Average	$43,790	$3,649	$842	$21
25th Percentile	$39,290	$3,274	$756	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Registered Medication Aide Salaries

A Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Registered Medication Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Registered Medication Aide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,021
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,834
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,525
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,619
Expert (over 8 years): $44,776

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Registered Medication Aide	$43,021
Intermediate Level Certified Registered Medication Aide	$43,834
Senior Level Certified Registered Medication Aide	$44,525
Specialist Level Certified Registered Medication Aide	$44,619
Expert Level Certified Registered Medication Aide	$44,776

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How Do Certified Registered Medication Aide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Registered Medication Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,790.
California: $43,590.
Massachusetts: $43,090.

District of Columbia $43,790 California $43,590 Massachusetts $43,090 Washington $42,890 New Jersey $42,890 Alaska $42,790 Connecticut $42,290 New York $42,090

Hawaii $41,390 Rhode Island $40,990 Maryland $40,790 Minnesota $40,490 Colorado $40,390 Illinois $40,290 Oregon $40,190 Delaware $40,090

New Hampshire $39,990 Virginia $39,890 Pennsylvania $39,390 Nevada $39,190 North Dakota $39,090 Michigan $38,990 Wisconsin $38,890 Vermont $38,790

Arizona $38,590 Maine $38,590 Texas $38,590 Ohio $38,490 Georgia $38,190 Indiana $37,990 Wyoming $37,990 Utah $37,890

Iowa $37,890 Kansas $37,690 Louisiana $37,590 North Carolina $37,590 Missouri $37,590 Florida $37,490 Montana $37,390 Nebraska $37,290

Kentucky $37,190 South Carolina $37,090 Tennessee $36,990 Idaho $36,890 New Mexico $36,690 Oklahoma $36,590 Alabama $36,390 South Dakota $35,990

Arkansas $35,790 West Virginia $35,590 Mississippi $35,290

Top Paying Cities for Certified Registered Medication Aides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $43,590
Washington: $43,590
Naval Anacost Annex: $43,590

Parcel Return Service, DC $43,590 Washington, DC $43,590 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $43,590 Washington Navy Yard, DC $43,590

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Certified Registered Medication Aide salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $46,449. While startup companies pay approximate $39,581.

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$39,581
Growth Stage	51~500	$41,783
Established	501~5000	$44,930
Enterprise	5000+	$46,449

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Registered Medication Aide roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Certified Registered Medication Aide positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Certified Registered Medication Aide as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Registered Medication Aide

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$48,169	$23.0	10%

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Registered Medication Aide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$39,290

Average $43,790/year

$45,990

$3,274

Average $3,649/month

$3,833

$756

Average $842/week

$884

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,990	$3,833	$884	$22
Average	$43,790	$3,649	$842	$21
25th Percentile	$39,290	$3,274	$756	$19

Certified Registered Medication Aide Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Certified Registered Medication Aide, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Nursing Assistant role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $38,800 - a projected growth of -11% over your current level.

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