SOC 31-9094 · Healthcare Support Occupations
Medical Transcriptionists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$40,410
- 10th percentile
- $28,250
- 25th percentile
- $34,150
- Median
- $40,410
- 75th percentile
- $48,000
- 90th percentile
- $55,950
- Mean
- $41,710
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 41,550.
That median is 20.7% lower than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 680 | $44,930 | $58,240 | $60,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 200 | $46,070 | $57,420 | $77,220 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | 30 | $44,890 | $55,890 | $71,790 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 30 | $48,600 | $55,320 | $62,750 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 100 | $37,940 | $54,830 | $58,090 |
| Rapid City, SD | 30 | $43,480 | $53,840 | $60,990 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 50 | $40,710 | $53,330 | $59,900 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 310 | $34,220 | $50,400 | $60,250 |
| Madison, WI | 80 | $40,730 | $50,310 | $59,940 |
| Chico, CA | 120 | $46,460 | $50,020 | $59,190 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 190 | $40,560 | $49,780 | $58,720 |
| Wilmington, NC | 30 | $35,810 | $49,590 | $51,670 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 110 | $45,210 | $49,560 | $60,260 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 130 | $45,550 | $48,960 | $69,370 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 140 | $36,400 | $48,890 | $50,370 |
| Evansville, IN | 70 | $37,160 | $48,840 | $51,010 |
| Modesto, CA | 50 | $37,870 | $48,490 | $70,530 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 170 | $39,150 | $48,440 | $58,120 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 70 | $39,660 | $48,270 | $61,460 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 100 | $40,280 | $48,260 | $68,430 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 270 | $43,970 | $50,030 | $64,580 |
| Wisconsin | 590 | $38,900 | $49,150 | $57,050 |
| Maine | 80 | $40,280 | $48,600 | $58,440 |
| Alaska | 110 | $33,400 | $48,360 | $54,660 |
| Connecticut | 390 | $40,050 | $48,190 | $59,360 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $36,440 | $48,100 | $63,960 |
| Oregon | 510 | $37,080 | $46,280 | $68,910 |
| South Dakota | 240 | $36,160 | $46,070 | $59,870 |
| Nebraska | 230 | $36,370 | $45,880 | $53,080 |
| Illinois | 970 | $31,760 | $45,490 | $55,070 |
| District of Columbia | 70 | $37,460 | $45,110 | $47,370 |
| California | 5,860 | $35,990 | $45,050 | $62,620 |
| Iowa | 180 | $25,600 | $45,010 | $52,660 |
| Tennessee | 1,450 | $26,420 | $44,720 | $60,250 |
| North Dakota | 120 | $26,280 | $44,660 | $50,260 |
| Hawaii | Not available | $31,540 | $44,310 | $52,310 |
| New York | 2,710 | $35,950 | $43,260 | $56,750 |
| Colorado | 610 | $32,010 | $43,080 | $62,290 |
| Texas | 7,520 | $22,540 | $42,900 | $49,410 |
| Florida | 2,650 | $28,720 | $42,050 | $59,240 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,130 | $32,070 | $41,510 | $52,510 |
| Indiana | 790 | $25,710 | $41,400 | $51,240 |
| Montana | 80 | $31,470 | $41,340 | $56,350 |
| Maryland | 230 | $31,840 | $39,900 | $60,140 |
| Utah | 210 | $27,460 | $39,630 | $49,490 |
| Nevada | 210 | $36,400 | $39,350 | $51,730 |
| North Carolina | 1,020 | $21,850 | $39,300 | $51,360 |
| New Jersey | 1,710 | $32,220 | $39,020 | $55,950 |
| Kentucky | 690 | $27,940 | $39,000 | $52,420 |
| Washington | 620 | $35,780 | $38,690 | $59,920 |
| Mississippi | 300 | $23,660 | $38,600 | $48,460 |
| Idaho | 400 | $30,890 | $38,140 | $50,030 |
| Louisiana | 420 | $30,600 | $38,040 | $51,160 |
| Missouri | 310 | $29,570 | $37,480 | $49,810 |
| New Mexico | 210 | $30,730 | $37,480 | $55,950 |
| West Virginia | 90 | $32,360 | $37,440 | $51,550 |
| Michigan | 1,130 | $30,840 | $37,280 | $49,670 |
| Ohio | 680 | $28,190 | $37,060 | $51,170 |
| Massachusetts | 400 | $36,440 | $36,910 | $47,000 |
| Arizona | 700 | $31,110 | $36,550 | $50,850 |
| Kansas | 420 | $23,640 | $35,390 | $51,580 |
| Alabama | 410 | $26,820 | $35,340 | $51,250 |
| Virginia | Not available | $27,110 | $35,130 | $43,400 |
| Arkansas | 280 | $27,160 | $35,100 | $47,020 |
| Rhode Island | 80 | $31,880 | $34,790 | $56,520 |
| Delaware | Not available | $31,200 | $34,070 | $40,560 |
| South Carolina | 390 | $29,020 | $33,870 | $48,360 |
| Vermont | Not available | $32,060 | $33,030 | $45,080 |
| Puerto Rico | 140 | $22,430 | $31,200 | $36,450 |
| Georgia | 950 | $24,530 | $28,330 | $53,750 |
| Oklahoma | 560 | $22,110 | $27,740 | $49,470 |
Other healthcare support occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides
- Nursing Assistants
- Medical Assistants
- Dental Assistants
- Phlebotomists
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Medical Transcriptionists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Medical Transcriptionists is $40,410. Employment is 41,550.
How does Medical Transcriptionists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Medical Transcriptionists is 20.7% lower than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Medical Transcriptionists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $58,240.