How much does a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) make in New Jersey? The average Certified Medication Aide (CMA) salary in New Jersey is $40,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36,800 and $44,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salary $33,887 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salary $36,800 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salary $40,000 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salary $44,000 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Salary $47,642 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $36,800 10% $33,887 90% $47,642 75% $44,000 $40,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records. Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under immediate supervision. Being a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and certified as a Medication Technician. Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication. In addition, Certified Medication Aide (CMA) typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Medication Aide (CMA)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $41,224 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $41,953 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $41,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $41,187 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $42,610 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $41,224 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $40,603 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $40,932 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $41,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $41,224 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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