What are the main factors that influence a 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 Medication Aide?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Medication Aide roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Medication Aide's salary?

A Medication Aide's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,795 for beginners, reaching about $42,748 at mid-level, and approach $43,619 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Medication Aide?

Medication Aide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medication Aide roles are District of Columbia $45,800, California $45,600, Massachusetts $45,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medication Aide roles make?

Salaries for Medication Aide level roles vary by specialization: Trained Medication Aide: $113,230; Resident Medication Assistant: $41,307; Certified Medication Aide (CMA): $39,600; Certified Registered Medication Aide: $39,590; Qualified Medication Aide (QMA): $39,543.

Medication Aide Salary in Delaware

How much does a Medication Aide make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medication Aide in Delaware is $41,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,204
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,500 to $45,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,404

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Medication Aide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,200	$3,767	$869	$22
Average	$41,900	$3,492	$806	$20
25th Percentile	$38,500	$3,208	$740	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Medication Aide Salaries

A 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 Medication Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $40,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,412
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,748
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,522
Expert (over 8 years): $43,619

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Medication Aide	$40,795
Intermediate Level Medication Aide	$41,412
Senior Level Medication Aide	$42,748
Specialist Level Medication Aide	$43,522
Expert Level Medication Aide	$43,619

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How Do 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 Medication Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,800.
California: $45,600.
Massachusetts: $45,000.

District of Columbia $45,800 California $45,600 Massachusetts $45,000 Washington $44,800 New Jersey $44,800 Alaska $44,800 Connecticut $44,200 New York $44,000

Hawaii $43,200 Rhode Island $42,900 Maryland $42,600 Minnesota $42,300 Illinois $42,200 Colorado $42,200 Oregon $42,000 Delaware $41,900

New Hampshire $41,800 Virginia $41,600 Pennsylvania $41,200 Nevada $40,900 North Dakota $40,900 Michigan $40,700 Wisconsin $40,700 Vermont $40,600

Ohio $40,300 Arizona $40,300 Maine $40,300 Texas $40,300 Georgia $39,900 Indiana $39,700 Wyoming $39,700 Utah $39,600

Iowa $39,600 Kansas $39,400 Louisiana $39,300 North Carolina $39,300 Missouri $39,300 Florida $39,100 Nebraska $39,000 Montana $39,000

Kentucky $38,900 South Carolina $38,800 Tennessee $38,700 Idaho $38,600 New Mexico $38,300 Oklahoma $38,200 Alabama $38,000 South Dakota $37,600

Arkansas $37,400 West Virginia $37,200 Mississippi $36,900

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $41,700
Little Creek: $42,000
Magnolia: $41,900

Lincoln, DE $41,700 Little Creek, DE $42,000 Magnolia, DE $41,900 Milford, DE $41,800 Marydel, DE $41,900 Millsboro, DE $41,500 Millville, DE $41,600 Milton, DE $41,700

Nassau, DE $41,700 Ocean View, DE $41,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $41,700 Seaford, DE $41,700 Selbyville, DE $41,500 Smyrna, DE $42,000 Viola, DE $41,800 Woodside, DE $41,900

Bear, DE $41,800 Newark, DE $41,800 Claymont, DE $41,900 Delaware City, DE $41,900 Hockessin, DE $41,800 Kirkwood, DE $41,900 Middletown, DE $41,900 Montchanin, DE $41,800

New Castle, DE $41,800 Odessa, DE $41,900 Port Penn, DE $41,900 Rockland, DE $41,800 Saint Georges, DE $41,900 Townsend, DE $41,900 Winterthur, DE $41,800 Lewes, DE $41,700

Wilmington, DE $41,800 Dover, DE $42,000 Dover Afb, DE $41,800 Bethany Beach, DE $41,500 Bethel, DE $41,600 Bridgeville, DE $41,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $41,900 Cheswold, DE $42,000

Clayton, DE $42,000 Dagsboro, DE $41,500 Delmar, DE $41,400 Ellendale, DE $41,600 Felton, DE $41,800 Fenwick Island, DE $41,500 Frankford, DE $41,400 Frederica, DE $41,800

Georgetown, DE $41,500 Greenwood, DE $41,700 Harbeson, DE $41,500 Harrington, DE $41,700 Hartly, DE $41,900 Houston, DE $41,700 Kenton, DE $42,000 Laurel, DE $41,500

Yorklyn, DE $41,800

Medication Aide Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Medication Aide salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $44,501. While startup companies pay approximate $37,903.

Medication Aide Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$37,903
Growth Stage	51~500	$40,015
Established	501~5000	$43,048
Enterprise	5000+	$44,501

Medication Aide Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medication Aide roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Medication Aide positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Medication Aide as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Medication Aide

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$50,280	$24.0	20%

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

Understanding how a 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.

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$38,500

Average $41,900/year

$45,200

$3,208

Average $3,492/month

$3,767

$740

Average $806/week

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Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,200	$3,767	$869	$22
Average	$41,900	$3,492	$806	$20
25th Percentile	$38,500	$3,208	$740	$19

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