Trained Medication Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Trained Medication Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trained Medication Assistant in the United States is $122,099 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,595
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,101 to $130,210
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,909
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Trained Medication Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $130,210 $10,851 $2,504 $63
Average $122,099 $10,175 $2,348 $59
25th Percentile $113,101 $9,425 $2,175 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Trained Medication Assistant Salaries

A Trained Medication Assistant'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 Trained Medication Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trained Medication Assistant'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): $118,472
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,748
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,099
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,439
  • Expert (over 8 years): $125,677
Levels Salary
Entry Level Trained Medication Assistant$118,472
Intermediate Level Trained Medication Assistant$118,748
Senior Level Trained Medication Assistant$122,099
Specialist Level Trained Medication Assistant$125,439
Expert Level Trained Medication Assistant$125,677
$118,472 0 yr
$118,748 < 2 yrs
$122,099 2-4 yrs
$125,439 5-8 yrs
$125,677 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $135,188.
  • California: $134,675.
  • Massachusetts: $132,880.

Top Paying Cities for Trained Medication Assistants

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: $154,003
  • San Francisco: $152,489
  • Oakland: $149,107

What Skills Can Increase a Trained Medication Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.34% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.34%
Basic Life Support 2.74%
Front Office 2.32%
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 Trained Medication Assistant's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • EHR: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$134,309
10%
EHR
$131,867
8%
Effective Communication
$126,983
4%
Flexibility
$125,762
3%
Coordination
$125,762
3%
Commitment
$124,541
2%
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How Education impacts a Trained Medication Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Trained Medication Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Trained Medication Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $117,101 and $122,828).

Trained Medication Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Trained Medication Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.0%
High School 2.6%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 22.8%
Masters 70.5%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Trained Medication Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trained Medication Assistant'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Trained Medication Assistant

Salaries for a Trained Medication Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $226,866 in 2023 to around $221,777 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Trained Medication Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Trained Medication Assistant Over Time

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2023
$226,866
2024
$232,255
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2024 $232,255
2025 $221,777
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