Yes — SMRP's annual compensation survey consistently shows that CMRP holders earn 10–20% more than non-certified peers in equivalent roles. Certified professionals report median salaries of $90,000–$115,000 depending on industry and region, compared to $63,510 BLS median for all industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers. The credential also dramatically expands career mobility — CMRP holders move more readily from technician roles into reliability engineer, maintenance manager, and plant manager positions. The credential requires recertification every 3 years via continuing education or re-examination.