SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Transcriptionists — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
In Portland, ME the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists reaches $55,320 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Portland, ME the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists reaches $55,320 a year. That is 36.9% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,020 and $62,750. The lowest tenth earn under $48,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,750.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 320th of 501 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,600 | +20.3% |
| 25th | $51,020 | +26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $55,320 | +36.9% |
| 75th | $62,750 | +55.3% |
| 90th | $62,750 | +55.3% |
| Mean | $54,920 | +35.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,320 goes as far as $56,972 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,972US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,320 a year, 36.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,600 to $62,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $55,320, or $26.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,410, so pay in Portland, ME is 36.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Portland, ME earns more than $62,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Portland, ME. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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