Medical Transcriptionists
Occupation
$37,550
National Median Salary
$18.05
Median Hourly Wage
43,070
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+8.1%
10 Year Change
$34,750
2014 Median
$37,550
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Medical Transcriptionists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | $52,790 | 80 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $50,440 | 40 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $50,300 | 1,080 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $48,340 | 110 |
| Educational Services | $48,340 | 110 |
Top Paying States for Medical Transcriptionists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $52,190 | 370 |
| Wyoming | $50,510 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $48,820 | 750 |
| Maine | $48,520 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $46,800 | 540 |
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Home Health Care Services
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Offices of Dentists
Management of Companies and Enterprises
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Hospitals
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services