SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Transcriptionists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Transcriptionists across the United States is $40,410 per year, measured over 41,550 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $50,030.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to decline
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- -4.9%
- Openings per year
- 7,400
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Medical Transcriptionists
Pay for this occupation varies by 80.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $50,030 and Oklahoma pays $27,740.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $50,030 | 270 | |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $49,150 | 590 | |
| 3 | Maine | $48,600 | 80 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $48,360 | 110 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $48,190 | 390 | |
| 6 | Wyoming | $48,100 | 40 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $46,280 | 510 | |
| 8 | South Dakota | $46,070 | 240 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,880 | 230 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $45,490 | 970 |
States with the most Medical Transcriptionists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 7,520 | $42,900 | |
| 2 | California | 5,860 | $45,050 | |
| 3 | New York | 2,710 | $43,260 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,650 | $42,050 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 1,710 | $39,020 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 1,450 | $44,720 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 1,130 | $37,280 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,130 | $41,510 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1,020 | $39,300 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 970 | $45,490 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $58,240 | 680 |
| 2 | San Jose | $57,420 | 200 |
| 3 | Norwich | $55,890 | 30 |
| 4 | Portland | $55,320 | 30 |
| 5 | Hartford | $54,830 | 100 |
| 6 | Rapid City | $53,840 | 30 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $53,330 | 50 |
| 8 | Nashville | $50,400 | 310 |
| 9 | Madison | $50,310 | 80 |
| 10 | Chico | $50,020 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.