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Medical Transcriptionists salary in United States

The median medical transcriptionists salary is $40,410 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$28,250
Median (p50)
$40,410
Top (p90)
$55,950
Sample size
41,550

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$28,250
p25$34,150
Median$40,410
p75$48,000
Top (p90)$55,950
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Medical Transcriptionists salary by region

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$58,240
Illinois$45,490
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$45,420
California$45,050
Tennessee$44,720
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$44,010
New York$43,260
Texas$42,900
Florida$42,050
Pennsylvania$41,510

Pay trend

Up 6.7% from 2023 to 2025.

$39,0902023
$39,2102024
$41,7102025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Medical Transcriptionists salary FAQs

What is the average Medical Transcriptionists salary in United States?

The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in United States is $40,410 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of medical transcriptionistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Medical Transcriptionists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $28,250 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $55,950 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $40,410.

Do Medical Transcriptionists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $58,240, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Medical Transcriptionists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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