SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Transcriptionists — Washington
Washington · 3 metro areas compared
At $38,690, median pay for Medical Transcriptionists in Washington tracks the national median of $40,410 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,690, median pay for Medical Transcriptionists in Washington tracks the national median of $40,410 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,780 to $49,090.
Employment stands at 620, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Washington ranks number 30th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Spokane records the highest median at $45,920. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 746th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | −11.5% |
| 25th | $35,780 | −11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $38,690 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $49,090 | +21.5% |
| 90th | $59,920 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $44,060 | +9.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $38,690 buys what $36,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,690 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,780 to $59,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 620 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spokane, at $45,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Washington?
The median annual wage is $38,690, or $18.60 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 Washington is 4.3% lower. 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 Washington earns more than $59,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,780 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spokane, at $45,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 620 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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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