Hourly Wage for Certified Medication Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Medication Technician make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Certified Medication Technician in the United States is $19, which translates to an annual salary of about $39,535.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $21 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $17 to $20 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $15 per hour
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Certified Medication Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,528 $3,461 $799 $20
Average $39,535 $3,295 $760 $19
25th Percentile $35,476 $2,956 $682 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Medication Technician Salaries

A Certified Medication Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Medication Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Medication Technician'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): $38,808
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,535
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,189
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,279
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,427
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Medication Technician$38,808
Intermediate Level Certified Medication Technician$39,535
Senior Level Certified Medication Technician$40,189
Specialist Level Certified Medication Technician$40,279
Expert Level Certified Medication Technician$40,427
$38,808 0 yr
$39,535 < 2 yrs
$40,189 2-4 yrs
$40,279 5-8 yrs
$40,427 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Medication Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $49,865
  • San Francisco: $49,320
  • Oakland: $48,280

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Medication Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.26% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Nursing Care (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Nursing Care means assistance provided for the health care needs of sick or disabled individuals, by or under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 6.26%
Long Term Care 4.76%
Nursing Care 2.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Medication Technician's salary.
  • Medication Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Medication Management
$42,698
8%
Authenticity
$42,302
7%
Collaboration
$41,512
5%
Delegation
$41,512
5%
Decision Making
$41,116
4%
Agility
$41,116
4%
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How Education impacts a Certified Medication Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Medication Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Certified Medication Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,105 and $36,871).

Certified Medication Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Medication Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.4%
High School 55.3%
Associates 23.4%
Bachelors 14.9%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Certified Medication Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Medication Technician'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Medication Technician

Salaries for a Certified Medication Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $50,167 in 2023 to around $50,792 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Medication Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Medication Technician Over Time

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2023
$50,167
2024
$50,963
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FAQ about Certified Medication Technician

1. What are the responsibilities of Certified Medication Technician?

Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under immediate supervision. Administers medications using proper dosage, route, timing, and techniques. Verifies the identity of the patient receiving medication. Records the name of the drug, the dosage, the time of administration, and any other relevant information on specified forms or records. Takes vital signs and observes patient to detect response to medication. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

2. What are the skills of Certified Medication Technician

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Long Term Care: Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.

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Nursing Care: Nursing Care means assistance provided for the health care needs of sick or disabled individuals, by or under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.

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