Medical Transcriptionists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $19.96 an hour ($41,510 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($40,410). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.42 | $32,070 |
| 25% of workers | $15.42 | $32,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.96 | $41,510 |
| 75% of workers | $23.02 | $47,870 |
| 90% of workers | $25.24 | $52,510 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $47,530 | 190 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $46,960 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $45,790 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $44,730 | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $38,220 | 430 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $36,810 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,930 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,040 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,310 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $46,840 |
| File Clerks | $42,920 |
| Word Processors and Typists | $41,000 |
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