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 $39,879 for beginners, reaching about $41,319 at mid-level, and approach $41,578 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.

Medication Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Medication Tech make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medication Tech in Delaware is $40,304 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): $44,466
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,933 to $42,483
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,954

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Medication Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,483	$3,540	$817	$20
Average	$40,304	$3,359	$775	$19
25th Percentile	$35,933	$2,994	$691	$17

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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 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): $39,879
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,608
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,319
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,416
Expert (over 8 years): $41,578

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Medication Tech	$39,879
Intermediate Level Medication Tech	$40,608
Senior Level Medication Tech	$41,319
Specialist Level Medication Tech	$41,416
Expert Level Medication Tech	$41,578

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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:

Lincoln: $41,713
Little Creek: $41,327
Magnolia: $41,498

Lincoln, DE $41,713 Little Creek, DE $41,327 Magnolia, DE $41,498 Milford, DE $41,713 Marydel, DE $41,172 Millsboro, DE $41,713 Millville, DE $41,992 Milton, DE $41,713

Nassau, DE $41,713 Ocean View, DE $41,992 Rehoboth Beach, DE $41,992 Seaford, DE $41,275 Selbyville, DE $41,992 Smyrna, DE $41,124 Viola, DE $41,498 Woodside, DE $41,379

Bear, DE $40,822 Newark, DE $40,838 Claymont, DE $40,869 Delaware City, DE $40,838 Hockessin, DE $40,869 Kirkwood, DE $40,838 Middletown, DE $41,041 Montchanin, DE $40,869

New Castle, DE $40,869 Odessa, DE $41,096 Port Penn, DE $40,726 Rockland, DE $40,869 Saint Georges, DE $40,838 Townsend, DE $41,037 Winterthur, DE $40,869 Lewes, DE $41,713

Wilmington, DE $40,869 Dover, DE $41,307 Dover Afb, DE $41,403 Bethany Beach, DE $41,992 Bethel, DE $41,275 Bridgeville, DE $41,713 Camden Wyoming, DE $41,351 Cheswold, DE $41,212

Clayton, DE $41,108 Dagsboro, DE $41,992 Delmar, DE $41,275 Ellendale, DE $41,713 Felton, DE $41,713 Fenwick Island, DE $41,992 Frankford, DE $41,992 Frederica, DE $41,713

Georgetown, DE $41,713 Greenwood, DE $41,713 Harbeson, DE $41,713 Harrington, DE $41,713 Hartly, DE $41,088 Houston, DE $41,713 Kenton, DE $41,108 Laurel, DE $41,275

Yorklyn, DE $40,869

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.

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$35,933

Average $40,304/year

$42,483

$2,994

Average $3,359/month

$3,540

$691

Average $775/week

$817

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,483	$3,540	$817	$20
Average	$40,304	$3,359	$775	$19
25th Percentile	$35,933	$2,994	$691	$17

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