Medication Aide

October 30, 2016

Medication Aide Job Description

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.

Medication Aide Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Medication Aide is $22977 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $29108. The lowest salary reported was $18172. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Medication Aide is $11.43 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $14.47. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.04. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Medication Aide are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Medication Aide. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Texas – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Medication Aide. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
1-4 years –
10-19 years –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Medication Aide from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $22977 while in 2007 it was just $21308.47

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

Related Jobs

14%

86%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 14% of Medication Aides were males while 86% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
$17,353 – $31,308

Future Jobs

Certified Registered Medication Aide
$18,105 – $30,016
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$27,069 – $50,499