What are the main factors that influence a Medication Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change a Medication Tech's salary?

A Medication Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,379 for beginners, reaching about $40,801 at mid-level, and approach $41,056 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Medication Tech?

Medication Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medication Tech roles are District of Columbia $44,065, California $43,898, Massachusetts $43,313. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medication Tech roles make?

Salaries for Medication Tech level roles vary by specialization: Medication Manager: $111,212; Medication Nurse: $71,479; Administer Medication: $55,868; Vet Tech: $47,280; Medication Aid: $45,822.

How do different companies affect a Medication Tech's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Medication Tech roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Medication Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Medication Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medication Tech in the United States is $39,799 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,908
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,483 to $41,950
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,553

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Medication Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,950	$3,496	$807	$20
Average	$39,799	$3,317	$765	$19
25th Percentile	$35,483	$2,957	$682	$17

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Medication Tech Job Openings in the United States

CBRF CNA Medication Tech

Bethany - WAUPACA, WI

Fall River Health Services - CHADRON, NE

Operating Room Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist

Monadnock Community Hospital - PETERBOROUGH, NH

Ultrasound Technologist

P3SG LLC - RAWLINS, WY

Search More Medication Tech Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Medication Tech Salaries

A Medication Tech'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 Medication Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medication Tech'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): $39,379
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,099
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,801
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,897
Expert (over 8 years): $41,056

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Medication Tech	$39,379
Intermediate Level Medication Tech	$40,099
Senior Level Medication Tech	$40,801
Specialist Level Medication Tech	$40,897
Expert Level Medication Tech	$41,056

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $44,065.
California: $43,898.
Massachusetts: $43,313.

District of Columbia $44,065 California $43,898 Massachusetts $43,313 Washington $43,154 New Jersey $43,138 Alaska $43,082 Connecticut $42,533 New York $42,310

Hawaii $41,598 Rhode Island $41,263 Maryland $41,037 Minnesota $40,726 Colorado $40,607 Illinois $40,567 Oregon $40,416 Delaware $40,304

New Hampshire $40,234 Virginia $40,077 Pennsylvania $39,620 Nevada $39,389 North Dakota $39,313 Michigan $39,194 Wisconsin $39,150 Vermont $39,063

Texas $38,820 Maine $38,804 Arizona $38,780 Ohio $38,752 Georgia $38,386 Indiana $38,203 Wyoming $38,167 Utah $38,111

Iowa $38,088 Kansas $37,897 Louisiana $37,841 North Carolina $37,821 Missouri $37,813 Florida $37,658 Montana $37,574 Nebraska $37,495

Kentucky $37,451 South Carolina $37,292 Tennessee $37,192 Idaho $37,152 New Mexico $36,862 Oklahoma $36,798 Alabama $36,563 South Dakota $36,169

Arkansas $35,954 West Virginia $35,839 Mississippi $35,493

Top Paying Cities for Medication Teches

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: $50,198
San Francisco: $49,705
Oakland: $48,602

San Jose, CA $50,198

San Francisco, CA $49,705

Oakland, CA $48,602

New York, NY $46,123

Queens Village, NY $45,824

Paramus, NJ $45,506

Passaic, NJ $45,466

Bergenfield, NJ $45,426

Stamford, CT $45,367

Huntington, NY $45,327

Newark, NJ $45,068

Bridgeport, CT $44,989

New Brunswick, NJ $44,857

Vallejo, CA $44,774

Middlesex, NJ $44,750

Somerset, NJ $44,714

Petaluma, CA $44,623

Santa Cruz, CA $44,467

Boston, MA $44,388

Monterey, CA $44,189

Fairbanks, AK $44,161

Los Angeles, CA $44,085

Washington, DC $44,065

Seattle, WA $43,994

Santa Rosa, CA $43,986

Juneau, AK $43,870

Orange, CA $43,739

Anchorage, AK $43,667

Anaheim, CA $43,639

Santa Ana, CA $43,580

Nassau, NY $43,556

Long Beach, CA $43,540

Danbury, CT $43,528

Santa Maria, CA $43,393

Everett, WA $43,385

Bremerton, WA $43,190

Trenton, NJ $43,114

Sacramento, CA $43,098

San Diego, CA $43,078

Brockton, MA $43,062

Tacoma, WA $43,046

Santa Barbara, CA $42,991

Lowell, MA $42,832

New Suffolk, NY $42,816

Nashua, NH $42,768

Lompoc, CA $42,704

Ventura, CA $42,664

Stockton, CA $42,652

New Haven, CT $42,573

Atlantic City, NJ $42,469

Hartford, CT $42,382

Modesto, CA $42,362

Poughkeepsie, NY $42,274

New Britain, CT $42,254

Olympia, WA $42,199

Kennewick, WA $42,199

New London, CT $42,191

Norwich, CT $42,179

Lawrence, MA $42,159

Bakersfield, CA $42,048

Riverside, CA $41,992

New Bedford, MA $41,992

Richland, WA $41,952

Portsmouth, NH $41,920

Vineland, NJ $41,912

San Bernardino, CA $41,880

Boulder, CO $41,769

Worcester, MA $41,737

Portland, OR $41,701

Saint Paul, MN $41,654

Minneapolis, MN $41,654

Philadelphia, PA $41,598

Honolulu, HI $41,387

Springfield, MA $41,248

Providence, RI $41,244

Chicago, IL $41,128

Bellingham, WA $41,080

Baltimore, MD $41,037

Chico, CA $40,937

Wilmington, DE $40,869

Pittsfield, MA $40,830

Manchester, NH $40,754

Spokane, WA $40,579

Denver, CO $40,575

Albany, NY $40,388

Troy, NY $40,372

Schenectady, NY $40,288

Burlington, VT $40,201

Portland, ME $40,062

Salem, OR $40,030

Yakima, WA $40,022

Ann Arbor, MI $40,010

Rochester, MN $39,898

Fresno, CA $39,878

Reno, NV $39,878

Milwaukee, WI $39,843

Detroit, MI $39,803

Allentown, PA $39,791

Carson City, NV $39,787

Houston, TX $39,727

Colorado Springs, CO $39,723

Syracuse, NY $39,703

Eugene, OR $39,628

Bismarck, ND $39,580

Gary, IN $39,580

Galveston, TX $39,580

Springfield, OR $39,548

Medford, OR $39,453

Fort Collins, CO $39,437

Austin, TX $39,405

Mesa, AZ $39,321

Phoenix, AZ $39,313

Dallas, TX $39,301

Reading, PA $39,278

Saint Cloud, MN $39,262

Concord, NH $39,226

Madison, WI $39,210

Utica, NY $39,102

Raleigh, NC $39,071

Las Vegas, NV $39,067

Rochester, NY $39,039

Des Moines, IA $39,035

Atlanta, GA $38,971

Battle Creek, MI $38,959

Salt Lake City, UT $38,947

Lancaster, PA $38,888

Champaign, IL $38,880

Harrisburg, PA $38,832

Durham, NC $38,796

Kansas City, MO $38,792

Kansas City, KS $38,784

Fort Worth, TX $38,780

Boca Raton, FL $38,764

Cleveland, OH $38,760

Columbus, OH $38,752

Pittsburgh, PA $38,748

Richmond, VA $38,732

Indianapolis, IN $38,724

Cincinnati, OH $38,673

Petersburg, VA $38,613

Billings, MT $38,525

Lansing, MI $38,525

Huntsville, AL $38,525

Lebanon, PA $38,521

Dayton, OH $38,517

Pueblo, CO $38,517

Appleton, WI $38,505

Buffalo, NY $38,490

Racine, WI $38,470

Charlotte, NC $38,466

Saint Louis, MO $38,454

Springfield, IL $38,438

Elkhart, IN $38,430

York, PA $38,430

Gastonia, NC $38,426

Benton Harbor, MI $38,426

Beaumont, TX $38,402

Lorain, OH $38,394

Toledo, OH $38,378

Binghamton, NY $38,358

Rock Hill, SC $38,354

Rockford, IL $38,334

Fargo, ND $38,314

Elyria, OH $38,314

Flagstaff, AZ $38,287

Fort Lauderdale, FL $38,263

Miami, FL $38,239

Duluth, MN $38,175

Bangor, ME $38,123

Cedar Rapids, IA $38,080

Louisville, KY $38,060

Grand Rapids, MI $38,052

Hialeah, FL $38,048

Casper, WY $37,992

Scranton, PA $37,944

New Orleans, LA $37,932

Virginia Beach, VA $37,928

Akron, OH $37,908

Peoria, IL $37,857

Sarasota, FL $37,849

Green Bay, WI $37,821

Baton Rouge, LA $37,801

Charleston, SC $37,793

Nashville, TN $37,781

Jamestown, NY $37,773

Davenport, IA $37,773

Tucson, AZ $37,753

Cheyenne, WY $37,741

Saint Petersburg, FL $37,729

Tampa, FL $37,721

Omaha, NE $37,713

Port Arthur, TX $37,698

Evansville, IN $37,698

Bradenton, FL $37,682

Santa Fe, NM $37,610

Orlando, FL $37,570

Clearwater, FL $37,526

Canton, OH $37,443

La Crosse, WI $37,443

Grand Forks, ND $37,431

Albuquerque, NM $37,419

Tulsa, OK $37,419

Newport News, VA $37,415

High Point, NC $37,403

Ogden, UT $37,387

Corpus Christi, TX $37,355

Laramie, WY $37,331

Norfolk, VA $37,331

Rock Island, IL $37,307

Saginaw, MI $37,300

Jacksonville, FL $37,296

Salisbury, NC $37,288

Memphis, TN $37,280

Moline, IL $37,260

Fort Myers, FL $37,248

Waterloo, IA $37,196

Spartanburg, SC $37,156

Lincoln, NE $37,136

Fort Wayne, IN $37,128

Birmingham, AL $37,085

Cedar Falls, IA $37,077

Provo, UT $37,073

Springfield, OH $37,069

San Antonio, TX $37,061

Greensboro, NC $37,045

South Bend, IN $37,041

Winston Salem, NC $37,037

Boise, ID $37,025

Savannah, GA $36,997

Muskegon, MI $36,925

Lima, OH $36,878

Lake Charles, LA $36,862

Anderson, IN $36,854

Lexington, KY $36,842

Augusta, GA $36,830

Greenville, SC $36,830

Wichita, KS $36,794

Tuscaloosa, AL $36,794

Columbia, SC $36,758

Bloomington, IN $36,659

Roanoke, VA $36,635

Asheville, NC $36,583

Knoxville, TN $36,515

Shreveport, LA $36,512

Wilmington, NC $36,460

Frankfort, KY $36,384

Oklahoma City, OK $36,356

Chillicothe, OH $36,340

Longview, TX $36,336

Topeka, KS $36,324

Mobile, AL $36,265

Terre Haute, IN $36,249

Erie, PA $36,245

Altoona, PA $36,225

Melbourne, FL $36,213

Amarillo, TX $36,197

Killeen, TX $36,185

Fayetteville, AR $36,153

Sioux Falls, SD $36,125

Chattanooga, TN $36,102

Idaho Falls, ID $36,098

Gainesville, FL $36,014

Portsmouth, OH $35,994

Little Rock, AR $35,986

Lynchburg, VA $35,986

Lafayette, LA $35,970

Youngstown, OH $35,970

Temple, TX $35,954

Daytona Beach, FL $35,946

Clarksville, TN $35,942

Pensacola, FL $35,938

Hopkinsville, KY $35,819

Charleston, WV $35,815

Florence, SC $35,795

Sioux City, IA $35,771

Macon, GA $35,656

Tallahassee, FL $35,652

Fayetteville, NC $35,644

Waco, TX $35,636

Wichita Falls, TX $35,636

Pine Bluff, AR $35,620

Vincennes, IN $35,544

Lubbock, TX $35,528

Great Falls, MT $35,505

Alamogordo, NM $35,501

Abilene, TX $35,469

Rapid City, SD $35,417

Monroe, LA $35,417

Albany, GA $35,393

Huntington, WV $35,389

Jackson, MS $35,385

Greenville, MS $35,381

Parkersburg, WV $35,341

Montgomery, AL $35,333

Johnstown, PA $35,326

Springfield, MO $35,294

Biloxi, MS $35,274

Sumter, SC $35,190

Columbus, GA $35,186

Twin Falls, ID $35,162

Pascagoula, MS $35,111

Kingsport, TN $35,007

Gulfport, MS $34,995

Alexandria, LA $34,864

Fort Smith, AR $34,764

El Paso, TX $34,657

Helena, MT $34,605

Las Cruces, NM $34,478

Harlingen, TX $34,366

Pocatello, ID $34,331

Florence, AL $34,319

Brownsville, TX $34,311

Dothan, AL $34,247

Mcallen, TX $34,227

Columbus, MS $33,933

Altus, OK $33,749

Lawton, OK $33,674

Pierre, SD $33,531

What Skills Can Increase a Medication Tech'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.

See More Skills

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 Medication Tech'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	$42,983	8%
Authenticity	$42,585	7%
Collaboration	$41,789	5%
Delegation	$41,789	5%
Decision Making	$41,391	4%
Agility	$41,391	4%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Medication Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medication Teches 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 Medication Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,105 and $36,871).

Medication Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medication Tech

No Diploma 6.4%

High School 55.3%

Associates 23.4%

Bachelors 14.9%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

view as table

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%

view as graph

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

Understanding how a Medication Tech'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

$35,483

Average $39,799/year

$41,950

$2,957

Average $3,317/month

$3,496

$682

Average $765/week

$807

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,950	$3,496	$807	$20
Average	$39,799	$3,317	$765	$19
25th Percentile	$35,483	$2,957	$682	$17

Salaries of jobs related to Medication Tech

Salary Trends for Medication Tech

Salaries for a Medication Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $50,869 in 2023 to around $51,503 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medication Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medication Tech Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$50,869

2024

$51,677

2025

$51,503

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$50,869
2024	$51,677
2025	$51,503
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Medication Tech

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

Find Your Next Medication Tech Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Medication Tech job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about