Medical Transcriptionists Salary
The median medical transcriptionists salary in the United States is $40,410 per year ($19.43/hour). Salaries range from $28,250 at the entry level to $55,950+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 41,550 medical transcriptionists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$40,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.43
per hour
Employment
41,550
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$28,250
25th percentile
$34,150
Median
$40,410
75th percentile
$48,000
90th percentile
$55,950
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.9%
Decline
Annual Openings
7,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Medical Transcriptionists Salary by State
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$28K$50K■ No data
Top Paying States
Minnesota
$50K
+24%
Wisconsin
$49K
+22%
Maine
$49K
+20%
Alaska
$48K
+20%
Connecticut
$48K
+19%
Wyoming
$48K
+19%
Oregon
$46K
+15%
South Dakota
$46K
+14%
Nebraska
$46K
+14%
Illinois
$45K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $50,030 | +23.8% |
| Wisconsin | $49,150 | +21.6% |
| Maine | $48,600 | +20.3% |
| Alaska | $48,360 | +19.7% |
| Connecticut | $48,190 | +19.3% |
| Wyoming | $48,100 | +19.0% |
| Oregon | $46,280 | +14.5% |
| South Dakota | $46,070 | +14.0% |
| Nebraska | $45,880 | +13.5% |
| Illinois | $45,490 | +12.6% |
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Medical Transcriptionists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,240 | +44.1% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $57,420 | +42.1% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $55,890 | +38.3% |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $55,320 | +36.9% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $54,830 | +35.7% |
| Rapid City, SD | $53,840 | +33.2% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,330 | +32.0% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,400 | +24.7% |
| Madison, WI | $50,310 | +24.5% |
| Chico, CA | $50,020 | +23.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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