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
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.