Medical Transcriptionists pay in California
In California, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $21.66 an hour ($45,050 a year). About 5,860 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($40,410). California ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.30 | $35,990 |
| 25% of workers | $18.58 | $38,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| 75% of workers | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| 90% of workers | $30.11 | $62,620 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $58,240 | 680 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $57,420 | 200 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $53,330 | 50 |
| Chico | $50,020 | 120 |
| Modesto | $48,490 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48,440 | 170 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $48,270 | 70 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $48,260 | 100 |
| Redding | $47,550 | 90 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $47,310 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $45,420 | 710 |
| Fresno | $43,180 | 200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $42,990 | 500 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $38,790 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38,650 | 2,290 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,490 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $55,110 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $46,380 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $61,810 |
| Word Processors and Typists | $56,380 |
| File Clerks | $49,040 |
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