Medical Transcriptionists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,550
↑ 12.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Medical Transcriptionists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Medical Transcriptionists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 12.2% since 2011 ($33,480 → $37,550)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,550
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -24%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,550 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $37,060 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $34,730 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $30,100 | -14.7% |
| 2020 | $35,270 | +5.7% |
| 2019 | $33,380 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | $34,770 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | $35,250 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | $35,720 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $34,890 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $34,750 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $34,590 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $34,020 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $33,480 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.