Medical Transcriptionists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $19.43 an hour ($40,410 a year). About 41,550 people work in this job there.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.58 | $28,250 |
| 25% of workers | $16.42 | $34,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| 75% of workers | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| 90% of workers | $26.90 | $55,950 |
Best-paying states for medical transcriptionists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $50,030 | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $49,150 | 590 |
| Maine | $48,600 | 80 |
| Alaska | $48,360 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $48,190 | 390 |
| Wyoming | $48,100 | 40 |
| Oregon | $46,280 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $46,070 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $45,880 | 230 |
| Illinois | $45,490 | 970 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $36,550
- California · $45,050
- Colorado · $43,080
- Florida · $42,050
- Georgia · $28,330
- Illinois · $45,490
- Indiana · $41,400
- Kentucky · $39,000
- Michigan · $37,280
- New Jersey · $39,020
- New York · $43,260
- North Carolina · $39,300
- Ohio · $37,060
- Oklahoma · $27,740
- Oregon · $46,280
- Pennsylvania · $41,510
- Tennessee · $44,720
- Texas · $42,900
- Washington · $38,690
- Wisconsin · $49,150
Education, experience and outlook for medical transcriptionists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -4.4% over ten years, declining · about 6,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $45,930 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,750 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,140 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| File Clerks | $43,600 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $68,020 |
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